floorwalker

[ flawr-waw-ker, flohr- ]

noun

1. a person employed in a store to direct customers and supervise salespeople.

floorwalker

/ ˈflɔːˌwɔːkə /

noun

1. the US name for shopwalker

Word History and Origins

Origin of floorwalker¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; floor + walker

Example Sentences

When he was with Tessie he frequently forgot that she was a queen and that he was only a floorwalker in the Evergreen.

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When Davidge reached the top deck, he found Nicky smiling with the affability of a floorwalker.

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Penny felt sorry for the salesgirl, particularly so when the floorwalker came up and began to question her sharply.

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When Mrs. Feinermann entered Appenweier & Murray's store that afternoon she was immediately accosted by a floorwalker.

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Never before had old Mr. Beagle (watching delightedly from the mezzanine balcony) seen such a floorwalker.

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