counterwoman

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coun·ter·wom·an

(koun′tər-wo͝om′ən)

A woman who tends a counter, as in a diner.

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counterwoman - someone who attends a counter (as in a diner)

counterman, counterperson

soda jerk, soda jerker - someone who works at a soda fountain

server, waiter - a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

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