Definition

The process or place where you pay for items you want to buy, often found in stores or online.

Example

I went to the checkout to pay for my groceries.

Conversation

Hey, do you know what time the checkout is at the hotel?

I think it's around 11 AM, but we should double-check just to be sure.

Yeah, I don't want to miss it and get charged extra.

Right? Let’s confirm it before we leave for breakfast.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Checkout → It is formed from "check" (from Old French *eschequier*, meaning to verify or examine) and "out" (meaning outside or away). The word "checkout" refers to the process of verifying or settling accounts before leaving a place, typically a store or hotel.

Memory Tip

Think of 'checking' something to make sure it's correct ('check') before you go 'out' — that's why checkout means to verify before leaving.

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