Definition

A person who works in a store, helping customers and managing the sales staff.

Example

The floorwalker assisted me in finding the right size for my shoes.

Conversation

Have you seen the new floorwalker at the department store?

Yeah, I noticed them the other day; they seem really helpful.

I like how they assist customers with finding things.

Definitely! It makes shopping so much easier when there's a floorwalker around.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Floorwalker → It is formed from "floor" (from Old English *flōr*, meaning the lower surface of a room) and "walker" (from Old English *wealcan*, meaning to move or walk). A floorwalker is someone who walks around on the floor, typically in a retail environment, to assist customers and oversee operations.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'walks' ('wealcan') around on the 'floor' ('flōr') of a store to help customers — that's what a floorwalker does.

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