receptionist
noun
re·cep·tion·ist
ri-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nist 
: a person employed to greet telephone callers, visitors, patients, or clients
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Serenity Spa has grown across the US and Canada, creating hundreds of opportunities for estheticians, receptionists, and other spa professionals.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
The receptionist responds gently, types swiftly, and then pauses.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
Russell was attending two drama schools, modeling, and working as a receptionist.
—CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Receptionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/receptionist. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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receptionist
noun
re·cep·tion·ist
ri-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nəst
: an office employee who greets callers, answers questions, and arranges appointments
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