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noun
A person who works behind the counter in a shop or bank, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
someone who attends a counter (as in a diner)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: counterwoman, counterman
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: waiter, server
Narrower terms: soda jerk, soda jerker
History
From counter + person.
