shop assistant
Americannoun
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shop assistants
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of shop assistant
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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They categorise jobs into five groups; the lowest two of which are considered working class and include occupations such as mechanic, electrician, shop assistant, labourer, cleaner and waiter.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2025
Born in Humberside in 1974, Jenkyns went straight into a job after finishing school, working her way up from a Saturday shop assistant to senior management.
From BBC ● May 2, 2025
Mrs Heap, a retired chemist shop assistant, was admitted on 25 March and was served the same type of sandwich on 18 April, she died on 6 May.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2024
A shop assistant levels up on a smartphone game.
From Reuters ● Nov. 16, 2023
The shop assistant looked toward them more frequently now, but luckily a party of tourists came in and kept her busy for the time being.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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