commesso
- noun
- /kəˈmɛsoʊ/
- Archaic
- The commesso at the store helped me find the perfect dress.
Examples
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She asked the commesso for advice on choosing a gift for her friend.
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Many commessi are trained to provide excellent customer service.
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The commesso greeted every customer with a warm smile as they entered the shop.
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A helpful commesso quickly found the right size for the customer.
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The commesso greeted every customer with a warm smile as they entered the shop.
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She asked the commesso for advice on choosing a gift for her friend.
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A helpful commesso quickly found the right size for the customer.
Synonyms
42
2.2
A person who sells things for a store or company
4
3.4
A young woman who helps customers in a shop
3
2.1
A woman who sells things in a shop to customers
2
2.4
A person who works in a store and helps customers buy things
2
1.2
A person who helps customers and sells things in a shop
1
3.2
A young woman who works in a shop selling things to customers
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1.9
A person who helps customers buy things in a store
1
9.8
A junior worker who helps in a shop or office
1
4.2
A man who works in a shop and helps customers
Surface Forms
Etymology
Commesso comes from Italian and from an old word meaning 'entrusted' or 'put in charge', and it is related to the English word commission. So a commesso is a shop worker who is trusted to help customers.