salesgirl

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noun
  1. a woman who sells goods, especially in a store; saleswoman.

Origin of salesgirl

1
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; sales + girl

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How to use salesgirl in a sentence

  • Estonia was forced to apologize to Finland in 2019 after its interior minister called the latter’s new prime minister, Sanna Marin, “a salesgirl.”

    What Makes Strange Diplomatic Bedfellows? | Kate Bartlett | March 25, 2021 | Ozy
  • Standing by the cash register, she had no trouble as doubling as a salesgirl herself.

  • The salesgirl had repeated the words in a tone that was indefinable, yet a tone vehement in its incredulous questioning.

    Within the Law | Marvin Dana
  • The salesgirl started violently, and a deep flush drove the accustomed pallor from her cheeks.

    Within the Law | Marvin Dana
  • He asked the question as he would have asked why she wanted to be a salesgirl, or why she did not want to be a stenographer.

    The Amazing Inheritance | Frances R. Sterrett
  • A queen would have to take care of herself just as any girl did, even a salesgirl at the Evergreen.

    The Amazing Inheritance | Frances R. Sterrett
  • The salesgirl had explained how one gallon was enough in the plastic bag that served as a tub; he had his doubts.

    Police Your Planet | Lester del Rey