cash register
noun
: a business machine that usually has a money drawer, indicates the amount of each sale, and records the amount of money received
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The transition will happen around mid-June, owner-chef Jason Wang said Tuesday, pausing at the cash register in between seating lunch customers.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2025
Nicholson reportedly had the cash register drawer, which contained $100, by his feet and was immediately taken into custody, police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
Fetting was allegedly only able to make off with $1.50 in change from the Dairy Queen restaurant’s tip jar after failing to gain access to the store’s cash register during her exchange with employees, according to WGLP and Local 10 News, which cite police.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
His parents sold women’s clothing at the local Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet and starting at six years old, young James was in charge of setting up the tent, manning the cash register and helping his mom set prices for clothes.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 May 2025
Nicholson reportedly had the cash register drawer, which contained $100, by his feet and was immediately taken into custody, police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
Fetting was allegedly only able to make off with $1.50 in change from the Dairy Queen restaurant’s tip jar after failing to gain access to the store’s cash register during her exchange with employees, according to WGLP and Local 10 News, which cite police.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
His parents sold women’s clothing at the local Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet and starting at six years old, young James was in charge of setting up the tent, manning the cash register and helping his mom set prices for clothes.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Cash register.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cash%20register. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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