word
Receptionist
Rih-SEH-pshuh-nihst
/rɪˈsɛpʃʌnɪst/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
receptionist
Dictionary meaning
An employee whose main duty is to answer the telephone and receive visitors, typically located behind the front desk.
Examples
- The receptionist offered the guests coffee while they waited in the lobby.
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