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receptionist

[ri-sep-shuh-nist] / rɪˈsɛp ʃə nɪst /


NOUN
secretary
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Birmingham-born Davis played receptionist Dawn, who was the love interest of Tim Canterbury, played by Martin Freeman in Ricky Gervais's TV comedy classic.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Davis, the daughter of comedian Jasper Carrott, starred as the office receptionist in the groundbreaking sitcom, which ran from 2001 to 2003.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Ines works as a receptionist at a local hotel.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

I work as a driver and receptionist for a nonprofit, and I’m actually earning more each week than I ever have before.

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 2026

The receptionist seemed puzzled about exactly who I was and what I was doing there, but was mollified by the fact that I did have an appointment.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz

She posed as a courier, telling the receptionists that the script was requested by an executive.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 17, 2025

Often potential patients can get frustrated when receptionists ask for more information.

From BBC Jun. 21, 2025

There will be smarter cars, bipedal warehouse androids, roving grocery bots removing unscanned items from bagging areas, and torso-up AI designed to look like seated female receptionists.

From Salon Mar. 5, 2024

Such "welfare jobs," as they are known in China, include roles as receptionists, office administrators, security guards and community workers.

From Reuters Nov. 14, 2023

He points toward the receptionists desk and chuckles.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio




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