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Definition of Counterman
1. Noun. Someone who attends a counter (as in a diner).
Specialized synonyms: Soda Jerk, Soda Jerker
Generic synonyms: Server, Waiter
Definition of Counterman
1. n. A man who attends at the counter of a shop to sell goods.
Definition of Counterman
1. Noun. (American English) A man who serves behind a counter, especially in a diner. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Counterman
1. [n COUNTERMEN]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Counterman
Literary usage of Counterman
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Eastern Standard Tribe by Cory Doctorow (2005)
"Art signalled the counterman for their bill. The counterman waved distractedly
in the manner of a harried restaurateur dealing with his regulars, ..."
2. Life and Labour of the People in London by Charles Booth (1896)
"... with board and lodging; a first-counterman from 24s to 35s, or from 14s to
25s with board and lodging ; a second-counterman from 20s to 25s, ..."
3. Report of the Committee on Inquiry Into the Departments of Health, Charities by New York (N.Y.). Board of estimate and apportionment. Committee on inquiry into the Departments of health, charities, and Bellevue and allied hospitals, George McAneny, Henry Collier Wright (1913)
"... but should have no direct care of patients, such as: Boilerman Chambermaid
counterman Elevator Attendant Food Runner General Service,girl Laboratory ..."
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