desk clerk

(Professions) US and Canadian a hotel receptionist. Also called: clerk

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Noun

desk clerk - a hotel receptionist

hotel clerk, hotel desk clerk

clerk - an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

room clerk - a hotel clerk who is responsible for room assignments to guests

Translations

desk clerk

n (Am) → receptionist m/f inv

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