Receptionist Meaning
/ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃə.nɪst/Definition, CEFR level A2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn employee (such as a secretary) who works in reception (receiving visitors and/or calls) for a person or business, especially an office.
nounA proponent of receptionism.
Sentence Examples
The receptionist forced me to sign my name on the paper.
The receptionist said to come right in.
CEFR Practice Quiz
When I arrived, the ____ at the front desk gave me my room key.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ greeted every visitor with a warm smile and directed them to the correct department.
Word Origin & History
Recorded since 1901, derived from reception + -ist.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
""At the moment, I think I'm working for the Central Intelligence Corporation, the Mafia, and Mr. Lee's Greater Hong Kong."
"I see," the receptionist, making a note."
— 1992, Neal Stephenson, Snow Crash, page 366:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
When I arrived, the ____ at the front desk gave me my room key.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ greeted every visitor with a warm smile and directed them to the correct department.