receptionist

Word parts

reception + -ist

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /rɪˈsɛpʃənɪst/

Noun

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.

Related words

• reception