receptionist

noun re·cep·tion·ist \-sh(ə-)nist\

: a person whose job is to deal with the people who call or enter an office, hotel, etc.

Full Definition of RECEPTIONIST

: a person employed to greet telephone callers, visitors, patients, or clients

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RECEPTIONIST Defined for Kids

noun re·cep·tion·ist \ri-ˈsep-shə-nist\

: an office employee who deals with callers or visitors

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