noun
salesgirl
Salesgirl (noun) means a young woman who works selling goods in a shop. Example: “The salesgirl helped her find the right size.”
noun
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A young woman who works selling goods in a shop.
"The salesgirl helped her find the right size."
How to use salesgirl
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA young female shop assistant.
When to use it
Increasingly replaced by the gender-neutral "salesperson" or "sales assistant" in modern usage.
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Word forms
- Plural
- salesgirls
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Etymology
From sales + girl.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “salesgirl” mean?
The word “salesgirl” means a young woman who works selling goods in a shop. In plain terms, a young female shop assistant.
How do you use “salesgirl” in a sentence?
Here is “salesgirl” used in a sentence: “The salesgirl helped her find the right size.”
What part of speech is “salesgirl”?
“Salesgirl” is a noun.
What is the meaning of salesgirl?
"salesgirl" (noun) means a young woman who works selling goods in a shop.
