Cashier

Pronunciation: /kæˈʃɪər/

Definitions of cashier

noun a person who receives or disburses money in a shop, bank, or business

Example Sentences

A1 The cashier at the supermarket scanned my groceries.

A2 I asked the cashier for a receipt after paying for my items.

B1 The cashier was friendly and efficient in handling the long line of customers.

B2 As a cashier, she had to count the money in the cash register at the end of her shift.

C1 The cashier's ability to multitask and provide excellent customer service set her apart from others.

C2 The cashier's attention to detail and accuracy in processing transactions made her a valuable asset to the company.

Examples of cashier in a Sentence

formal The cashier at the grocery store efficiently scanned and bagged my items.

informal I asked the cashier for a receipt before leaving the store.

slang The cashier was super chill and gave me a discount on my purchase.

figurative In life, we all take turns being the cashier and the customer, exchanging experiences and knowledge.

Grammatical Forms of cashier

• plural: cashiers
• comparative: more cashier
• superlative: most cashier
• present tense: cashier
• future tense: will cashier
• perfect tense: have cashiered
• continuous tense: is cashiering
• singular: cashier
• positive degree: cashier
• infinitive: to cashier
• gerund: cashiering
• participle: cashiered

Origin and Evolution of cashier

First Known Use: 1593 year

Language of Origin: Middle French

Story behind the word: The word 'cashier' originated from the Middle French word 'cassier' meaning 'one who has charge of money'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cashier' evolved to refer to a person responsible for receiving and disbursing money in a business or organization, as well as to the act of dismissing someone from a position of employment.