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Cashier - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A cashier is a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or business. They receive money, give change, and often operate a cash register or point-of-sale system.

cashier

/kæˈʃɪr/ /kəˈʃɪə/

Definition:

A person handling payments and receipts in a store or bank.

Synonyms:

teller, clerk, bursar

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

customer, debtor

Common Collocations:

supermarket cashier, bank cashier, cashier’s check

Derivatives:

cashiering, cashiered

Usage Tips:

Use "cashier" as a noun for the role or as a verb meaning to dismiss someone dishonorably.

Common Phrases:

cashier’s desk, head cashier, acting cashier

Etymology:

From French "caissier," derived from "caisse" (money box).

Examples:

  • 1. The cashier scanned my groceries quickly.
  • 2. She works as a cashier at the local bank.
  • 3. The manager decided to cashier the dishonest employee.
  • 4. Please pay at the cashier before leaving.

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