cashier
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /kæˈʃɪr/
KK: /kæˈʃɪr/
noun
Definition
A person who works in a store or bank and is responsible for handling money and processing transactions with customers.
Example
The cashier scanned my items and told me the total amount to pay.
Conversation
Did you see how fast the cashier processed my payment?
Yeah, I noticed that! She was really efficient.
I wish I could be that quick at handling money.
Practice makes perfect; maybe you should try working as a cashier!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
teller
clerk
attendant
Antonyms
customer
debtor
borrower
transitive verb
Definition
To remove someone from their job or position, usually because of a mistake or wrongdoing.
Example
The company decided to cashier the manager after the incident.
Tense Forms
Past: cashiered
Past Participle: cashiered
Conversation
Did you hear about what happened at the store yesterday?
No, what happened?
They had to cashier the manager for being rude to customers.
Root Explanation
Cashier is derived from the French word 'caissier' (meaning treasurer or one who manages a cash box), which comes from 'caisse' (meaning box or chest). The word 'cashier' refers to a person responsible for handling cash transactions, particularly in a retail or banking context.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'treasurer' managing a 'cash box' — that's why a cashier is someone who handles money.
Visually Confused Words
crasher
clasher
ashiver
shier
caser
ashir
asher
subcashier