Shopgirl Meaning in English

word

US

SHAHP-gurl

UK

SHOP-gurl

Definition

A young woman who works in a shop, helping customers and selling products.

Usage & Nuances

Now somewhat old-fashioned, 'shopgirl' is less common today and can sound outdated. Nowadays 'sales assistant', 'shop assistant', or simply 'salesperson' are used regardless of gender. 'Shopgirl' emphasizes youth and gender, often used in stories or old movies.

• Spanish: vendedora (joven) - dependienta (joven)
• Portuguese (BR): vendedora (jovem) - balconista (jovem)
• Portuguese (PT): vendedora (jovem) - empregada de loja (jovem)
• Chinese (Simplified): 女店员 (年轻女性)
• Chinese (Traditional): 女店員 (年輕女性)
• Hindi: दुकान की लड़की
• Arabic: بائعة (شابة)
• Bengali: দোকান মেয়ে
• Russian: продавщица
• Japanese: 店員の女の子
• Vietnamese: cô bán hàng
• Korean: 여점원
• Turkish: tezgahtar kız
• Urdu: دوکان کی لڑکی
• Indonesian: gadis penjaga toko

Example Sentences

The shopgirl showed me a nice blue dress.

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The shopgirl works from Monday to Saturday.

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Everyone liked the friendly shopgirl at the bakery.

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She dreamed of more than just being a shopgirl.

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In old movies, you'll often see the word 'shopgirl' used for young women working in stores.

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When the shopgirl smiled, the whole store seemed brighter.

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