shop assistant
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of shop assistant
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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They categorise jobs into five groups; the lowest two of which are considered working class and include occupations such as mechanic, electrician, shop assistant, labourer, cleaner and waiter.
From BBC • Aug. 9, 2025
The 43-year-old worked as a shop assistant at Wattersons drapers in the town, and died alongside colleagues Ann McCombe and Veda Short.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025
Mrs Heap, a retired chemist shop assistant, was admitted on 25 March and was served the same type of sandwich on 18 April, she died on 6 May.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2024
A shop assistant levels up on a smartphone game.
From Reuters • Nov. 16, 2023
‘Are you sure you haven’t made a mistake?’ my mother said to the shop assistant.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
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