counterwoman

Thân thiện

A counterwoman serves a customer a slice of pie at the diner.

Definition

Noun: - A woman who works at a counter, serving customers, especially in establishments like diners, cafés, or retail shops. The role typically involves taking orders, serving food or drinks, and handling payments.

Usage

The word "counterwoman" is a gender-specific occupational noun. It is used to refer specifically to a female employee stationed at a service counter. - The counterwoman took our order with a friendly smile. - She worked her way through college as a counterwoman at a local diner.

Advanced Usage

• The term can sometimes imply a more informal or classic diner setting, evoking a particular cultural image of mid-20th century American service.
• In modern contexts, gender-neutral terms like "server," "counter attendant," or "barista" are often preferred.

Variants and Related Words

• Counterman (noun): The male equivalent; a man who works at a counter.
• Counter attendant (noun): A gender-neutral term for a person who works at a counter.
• Waitress (noun): A woman who serves food and drinks at tables in a restaurant. (Note: A "counterwoman" typically serves at a counter, not tables.)

Synonyms

• Server (at a counter)
• Diner attendant
• Café attendant
• Barista (specifically for coffee counters)

Related Phrases

• Behind the counter: Describing the location of the work.
  • You'll find the counterwoman behind the counter.
• Work the counter: To perform the job of a counter attendant.
  • She learned to work the counter very quickly.

Học thuật

Noun

1. someone who attends a counter (as in a diner)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• counterperson
• counterman