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cashier

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //kæˈʃɪɹ// UK //kæʃˈiə// cashier Archaic

n. the person whose job is to take your money or give you change in a shop, bank, or restaurant. You usually see them at the checkout or behind a counter.

n. a person responsible for receiving and paying out money in a retail establishment, bank, or business. Often used to refer specifically to the employee at a point-of-sale terminal.


SIMPLE

The cashier gives me a receipt for my groceries.

CONTEXTUAL

I waited in line for ten minutes before the cashier finally called me to the front counter.

COMPLEX

Modern retail environments are increasingly replacing the traditional cashier with automated self-checkout systems to reduce labor costs and streamline the customer experience during peak hours.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From Dutch casseren, kasseren, from Old French casser (“to break (up)”). During a ceremonial cashiering of a ranking military officer, the breakup was often symbolized dramatically by literally breaking the officer’s sword.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Dutch cassier or French caissier, from French caisse.

Usage

Commonly used in retail and banking contexts; often synonymous with 'teller' in a financial setting.

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