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

During a recent voice receptionist deployment across numerous dental practices in the same group, each location required different call routing, ring times, after-hours escalation and training. — Manjot Pal, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Two staff members restrained Christian and the school receptionist called 911. — Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

Over the next nine months, his mom was able to learn English and secure a job as a receptionist. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026

The court awarded a former receptionist at the Hôtel de Pourtalès 109,516 euros ($126,472), according to his lawyer. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 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