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noun sales·clerk \ˈsālz-ˌklərk\

Definition of salesclerk

  1. :  a salesperson in a store

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Examples of salesclerk in a Sentence

  1. the salesclerk told us where to find the jewelry department

1926

First Known Use of salesclerk

1926

salesclerk Synonyms

Synonyms
clerk, salesperson, salesman
Related Words
salespeople; salesgirl, saleslady, saleswoman, shopgirl; pitchman, pitchwoman; floorwalker

SALESCLERK Defined for English Language Learners

salesclerk

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noun sales·clerk \ˈsālz-ˌklərk\

Definition of salesclerk for English Language Learners

  • : a person whose job is to sell things in a store

SALESCLERK Defined for Kids

salesclerk

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noun sales·clerk \ˈsālz-ˌklərk\

Definition of salesclerk for Students

  1. :  a person who works in a store selling goods

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