counterman
Americannoun
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countermen
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With him is Jaime Castaneda, a longtime manager, trusted counterman and one of the secret weapons Langer deploys to ensure the deli’s famous pastrami is hand-cut with speed and precision.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
As he launched his acting career, Mr. Constantine supported himself by working as a night watchman at a department store, counterman at a hamburger chain and barker at a shooting gallery.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 9, 2021
The counterman deftly flipped a sizzling skein of thinly sliced steak onto a roll and then applied a lacquer of Cheez Whiz to create a classic Philly cheesesteak.
From New York Times ● Apr. 9, 2018
Walk into Miller’s Paints in Bangor, in the north of the county, and there are two examples: the owner, Duane Miller, 80, and the counterman, Dalton Tucker, 20.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 20, 2018
There was no more frown on the face of the white counterman that was beside of me.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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Harvey was known for his Yiddish-speaking Puerto Rican countermen and for serving deliciously seasoned chopped meat on white bread.
From New York Times ● Nov. 23, 2016
The politician asked the countermen at Town Hall to recreate the sandwich.
From New York Times ● Apr. 14, 2015
Mr. Addis and his two longtime countermen, Lewis Spada and Alex Ortiz, provide high-end, exceptional service in a low-key, familiar way.
From New York Times ● Mar. 5, 2011
It would be "inconvenient" to evacuate parts of cities, but Geiger countermen would be around to spot safe areas.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Arnie Weinstein took to frequenting the townie bars, where he attempted to discuss Marxist theory with hostile countermen.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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