clerk
Translation
clerk, shop assistant, office worker, receptionist
Examples
The clerk at the store was very helpful.
The shop assistant was very helpful.
He works as an office clerk.
He works as an office clerk.
The hotel clerk gave us our room key.
The hotel clerk gave us our room key.
Grammar Patterns
a/an/the clerk ((at/in a place)) a person who works in an office, bank, or shop The clerk at the store was helpful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assistant, employee, receptionist, administrator
Etymology
From Latin 'clericus' (clergyman), as historically, clergy were the ones who could read and write, hence 'scribe'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'clicks' the keys on a cash register or a keyboard.