cashier
2 synonyms for cashier, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone who handles payments at a till, shop, or bank.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
checkout operator
Etymology
From Dutch casseren, ultimately from Old French casser ("to break up") — historically an officer's sword was ceremonially broken when he was cashiered.
Full origin of cashier →Frequently asked questions
What does “cashier” mean?
The word “cashier” means someone who handles payments at a till, shop, or bank. In plain terms, either the person who takes your money at a till, or (as a verb) to dishonourably discharge someone.
How do you pronounce “cashier”?
“Cashier” is pronounced kuh-SHEER (/kəˈʃɪə/ in IPA).
How do you use “cashier” in a sentence?
Here is “cashier” used in a sentence: “The cashier scanned each item and bagged the groceries.”
What part of speech is “cashier”?
Depending on how it is used, “cashier” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “cashier” come from?
The word “cashier” comes from Old French. From Dutch casseren, ultimately from Old French casser ("to break up") — historically an officer's sword was ceremonially broken when he was cashiered.
Is “cashier” a common word?
“Cashier” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “cashier” have?
“Cashier” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who handles payments at a till, shop, or bank.
What is the difference between cashier as a noun and cashier as a verb?
As a noun, a cashier is someone who handles payments at a till, shop, or bank. As a verb, to cashier means to formally dismiss someone, especially a military officer, from their position in disgrace, so the two uses are unrelated in meaning despite sharing the same spelling.
Is cashiered used only for military dismissals?
The verb cashier is most strongly associated with formally dismissing a military officer in disgrace, though it can be extended to other formal or disgraceful dismissals from a position.
Is cashier a formal or informal job title?
Cashier as a job title is neutral and widely used in everyday retail and banking contexts, while the verb sense meaning to dismiss in disgrace has a more formal, serious tone.
