Receptionist (noun)

1. A person who receives visitors or guests.
2. A person who works at the front desk of an office or organization.
3. A person who is responsible for answering the phone, scheduling appointments, and providing information to guests or clients.

Origin:

The word "receptionist" is a combination of the word "reception" which means "the act of receiving visitors or guests" and "-ist" which is a suffix indicating a person who performs a certain action. this word came into use in the late 19th century.

Examples:

1. The receptionist greeted me with a smile and directed me to the conference room.
2. She applied for the job of receptionist at the hotel.
3. He has been working as a receptionist for the past five years.
4. The receptionist was busy answering phone calls and scheduling appointments.
5. I asked the receptionist for directions to the nearest post office.