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receptionist

[ri-sep-shuh-nist] / rɪˈsɛp ʃə nɪst /


NOUN
secretary
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His father, a BT engineer, and his mother, a GP receptionist, were both staunch Labour supporters and he developed an early interest in politics.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

A hotel receptionist said rooms that were overbooked just a few weeks ago now stood empty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The receptionist took me straight to an examination room.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

He’s a team player, happy to help receptionist P.J.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

“Good afternoon,” he said with a flawless Australian accent to the receptionist in the main office.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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