Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
checkout-counter
noun
/ˈʧɛkaʊt ˈkaʊntər/
Definition
A checkout counter is a designated area in a store where customers complete their purchases.
Examples
- After selecting all her groceries, she placed them on the checkout counter.
- The checkout counter was busy with customers waiting to pay for their items.
- He found a few hidden treasures while waiting at the checkout counter.
Meaning
It is typically equipped with a cash register and is where transactions occur between the customer and cashier.
Synonyms
- cash register
- payment counter
- sales counter
