receptionist

/rɪˈsɛpʃənɪst/
noun
  1. A person employed in an office, hotel, or other business to greet visitors, answer phone calls, and handle inquiries or appointments.
    • The receptionist at the dentist's office scheduled my next appointment and handed me a form to fill out.
    • Our hotel receptionist was very helpful and gave us a map of the city.
    • When I arrived at the company, the receptionist asked me to sign in and wait in the lobby.
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