Meanings
plural reservationists
- A person whose job is to take reservations.
At some point, the reservationist repeats what has been booked, and goes over the pricing.
2003, Ginger Todd, Susan Rice, A guide to becoming a travel professional, page 1691 more example
“We need more tables,” she said. “Three fours and a six at a minimum. We need a full-time reservationist who knows how to screen. We need better parking-lot security. We need a pastry chef with more imagination and less attitude. […]”
2001, Jonathan Franzen, The Corrections
Origin
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