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Clerk Definition & Meaning

clerk
noun
  1. an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
  2. a salesperson in a store
verb
  1. work as a clerk, as in the legal business

"Clerk" in song lyrics

See how clerk is used in real songs:

  • "The difference in creating for my cause or as someone else's clerk"
    Adeem — Younger Days
  • "Centrelink king who flips text like an office clerk"
    Funkoars f/ Vents — The Symphony
  • "to an undercover token clerk"
    Kid Capri — Billy

Usage tips for "clerk"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "clerk" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for clerk to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does clerk mean?
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts) a salesperson in a store work as a clerk, as in the legal business
What part of speech is clerk?
Clerk is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does clerk have?
Clerk has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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