shopgirl
2
3.2
- noun
- /ˈʃɑpˌɡɜrl/
- Archaic
:
dependienta
- When I entered the store, a friendly shopgirl greeted me with a warm smile.
Examples
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"We dissolved in helpless laughter, attracting the notice of the shopgirl, who peered over the half-door in alarm.
Fiction book (1992) -
As all the shopgirls gathered around, he sketched the fan.
Fiction book (1992) -
The shopgirl's expression made it heavier yet.
Fiction book (1996) -
He looked at Harris for help, but Harris was talking with a different shopgirl, a young one in a bright green dress.
Fiction book (1992) -
"As the shopgirl timidly returned to deliver the bottle, he turned to me, pulling a wry face."
Fiction book (1992) -
A nattily dressed footman was leaning across the counter, saying something to the shopgirl.
Fiction book (1992) -
Shopgirls put their heads together and glanced at the red-ribboned medal.
Fiction book (1992) -
Shopgirls, chambermaids, and the governess in a family whose children he tutored for a while.
Fiction book (2000) -
The shopgirl helped the customer find the perfect dress for the occasion.
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The shopgirl explained the features of the new phone to the interested buyer.
Synonyms
28
2.2
A person who sells things for a store or company
11
1.7
A woman who works for a shop or company and helps people buy things
9
1.6
A young woman who sells things in a shop
3
2.1
A woman who sells things in a shop to customers
3
2.4
A person who works in a store and helps customers buy things
2
3.4
A young woman who helps customers in a shop
1
1.2
A person who helps customers and sells things in a shop
1
1.9
A person who helps customers buy things in a store
How Senior
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Shopgirl is made from shop and girl, so it literally means a 'girl' or young woman who works in a 'shop' helping customers.