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commis

commis

9.8
A junior worker who helps in a shop or office
  • noun
  • /ˈkɒmɪs/
  • Archaic
translation icon : comis
  • As a commis, he learned the basics of accounting before moving up in the company.

Examples

  • She worked as a commis in the local bakery.

  • The young commis greeted customers and kept the records in perfect order.

  • In the old shop, a commis would handle the daily paperwork and assist the owner.

  • The commis organized the files neatly.

  • The commis helped organize the paperwork in the busy office.

  • She was excited to start her career as a commis in the local bakery.

  • The commis greeted customers and took their orders at the store.

Synonyms

secretary
vscommis
496 1.3

A person who helps with office work like answering calls and doing paperwork

is a junior assistant role rather than a focused administrative aide
clerk
vscommis
273 2.5

A person who keeps records and does office tasks

is a junior assistant in shops or offices, not mainly a records keeper
desk clerk
vscommis
14 2.1

A person who works at a hotel's front desk and helps guests with check-ins and questions

is a general junior assistant, not limited to hotel reception duties
commesso
vscommis
  • Archaic
9.9

A person who helps customers in a shop

is a junior assistant across shops or offices, not focused on selling

Surface Forms

commis singular
commis plural

Etymology

Commis comes from French and Latin words like commissus meaning 'entrusted' or 'given a task'. That's why a commis was a junior clerk — someone trusted to do the small daily tasks in a shop or office.