greeter
/ˈɡriːtə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡriːtər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgrētə(r), -ētə-/ (ame, mw)
greeter — noun
- greetersingular
- greetersplural
1. a worker stationed near the entrance of a shop, restaurant, or hotel whose role
a worker stationed near the entrance of a shop, restaurant, or hotel whose role is to say hello, smile at customers as they arrive, and sometimes help them find what they need.
Caio worked weekends as a greeter at the new Brazilian steakhouse downtown.
a greeter at [restaurant]
The hotel hired Kasia as a greeter because she spoke five languages fluently.
noun describing a service-industry role
An elderly greeter handed shopping baskets to families entering the supermarket.
Mert smiled at every customer during his eight-hour shift as the store greeter.
The greeter at the museum entrance handed out maps and answered visitor questions.
- host
broader — runs the front of house at a restaurant, may also seat guests
- doorman
stands at the entrance of a hotel or apartment, often opens doors and calls taxis
- receptionist
sits at a desk and handles check-ins, phone calls, and appointments rather than welcoming walk-in shoppers
文法句型
a/the greeter at [place]
用法筆記
Subject is usually a retail, hospitality, or service business. Often appears in compounds like 'store greeter' or 'restaurant greeter' that name the workplace.