receptionist

noun

re·​cep·​tion·​ist ri-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nist 

: a person employed to greet telephone callers, visitors, patients, or clients

Examples of receptionist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Desperate for more information, Jovanna called the receptionist at the medical center to see if Bianca had shown up for work. — Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

In Delaware, Reacher and Green talk their way past Ahlquist’s receptionist. — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026

Once baby Arlo was delivered, the first thing Rakes did was apologize to the receptionist. — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

The actress played a receptionist at a wellness retreat attended by Hamm’s character, Don Draper, in the series finale. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

receptionist

noun

re·​cep·​tion·​ist ri-ˈsep-sh(ə-)nəst 

: an office employee who greets callers, answers questions, and arranges appointments