Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shopboy
Noun
/ˈʃɒpˌbɔɪ/
Definition
A young male worker or apprentice who performs tasks in a shop or store.
Examples
- The shopboy helped customers find what they were looking for.
- After school, the shopboy would tidy up the store and restock shelves.
- He started working as a shopboy during the summer to earn some extra money.
Meaning
The term ‘shopboy’ refers to a young male, typically an adolescent or teenager, who works in a retail setting, assisting customers and performing various duties related to the operation of the shop.
Synonyms
- Apprentice
- Clerk
- Assistant
- Retail worker
