receptionist

From Wiktionary

Word parts[change]

reception + -ist

Pronunciation[change]

  • IPA (key): /rɪˈsɛpʃənɪst/

Noun[change]

Singular
receptionist

Plural
receptionists

Receptionists
  1. (countable) A receptionist is a person who works in an office to answer the telephone and welcome visitors.
    The receptionist at the doctor's office greeted me with a friendly smile.

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