secretary
/ˈsɛkrəˌtɛri/
noun
- A person who works in an office, handling correspondence, scheduling, and other administrative tasks.
- The secretary answered the phone and scheduled a meeting.
- She works as a legal secretary at a law firm.
- My secretary reminded me about the appointment.
- An official who heads a government department, such as the Secretary of State or Secretary of Defense.
- She was appointed as the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
- The foreign secretary met with diplomats from other countries.
- The Secretary of Education announced new policies for schools.
- An officer of an organization or club who keeps records and handles correspondence.
- The club secretary took notes during the meeting.
- The secretary sent out the meeting minutes to all members.
- He was elected secretary of the student council.
- A piece of furniture with a writing surface and drawers, often with a bookcase on top.
- The antique secretary had a beautiful wooden finish.
- She kept her letters in the old secretary in the study.
- He found the documents in the top drawer of the secretary.