: a person employed to greet telephone callers, visitors, patients, or clients
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Recent Examples on the WebThough limited steps had been taken to get the center started — a receptionist had been answering the phone and giving out information — the donors had hoped for more progress by this point. Alicia Mundy, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Fischer has moved on from her role as everyone's favorite receptionist and starred opposite Oliver Hudson in the hit sitcom Splitting Up Together. Jodi Guglielmi, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 One of the young people who also joined the research institute was Helen Hyslop, a receptionist.New York Times, 27 July 2022 One of the young people who also joined the research institute was Helen Hyslop, a receptionist. Keith Schneider, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2022 In addition to video conferencing and texting, Ooma offers a virtual receptionist option.The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 July 2022 Savvy New York City receptionist Tess McGill (Melanie Griffith) gives her conniving boss, Katharine Parker (Sigourney Weaver), an excellent business tip, but Katharine simply steals the idea without giving due credit to her secretary. Travis Bean, Forbes, 1 July 2022 Her friend and fellow-receptionist Rocío Negrete has been working at the clinic for seven years. Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 13 June 2022 His mother, Kathleen, worked part time as a receptionist at medical offices. Cade Metz, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Aug. 2022 See More