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counterwoman

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A woman who serves at a counter.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

someone who attends a counter (as in a diner)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: counterperson, counterman

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: waiter, server

Narrower terms: soda jerk, soda jerker

History

Etymology

From counter + woman.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: bufetowa — woman who serves behind a counter, especially in a diner
  • Polish: barmanka — woman who serves behind a counter, especially in a diner