1. a person who serves customers at a counter, especially in a restaurant, diner, or cafeteria

Examples

• The counterman at the deli sliced the turkey fresh for each sandwich.
• She worked as a counterman at the local diner for three years.
• The experienced counterman could handle multiple orders simultaneously.
• He asked the counterman for extra pickles on his burger.
• The counterman wiped down the surface between customers.
• During the lunch rush, the counterman moved quickly to serve everyone.