1. an office worker who keeps records, files, or accounts
2. a person who serves customers in a store
3. a public official who keeps records for a court or government office

1. to work as a clerk

Examples

• The filing clerk organized all the documents by date.
• She worked as a store clerk during summer vacation.
• The court clerk recorded the judge’s decision.
• He clerked at the law firm while attending school.
• The bank clerk helped customers with their deposits.
• The city clerk issued marriage licenses.
• She clerked for a federal judge after graduation.