businessman

noun

busi·​ness·​man ˈbiz-nəs-ˌman How to pronounce businessman (audio)
-nəz-,
-mən
: a man who transacts business
especially : a business executive

Examples of businessman in a Sentence

I know it's hard for him to sell his paintings. He's always been a better artist than businessman.
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Many pro-Union businessmen and residents fled Westport for more friendly environs such as St. Joseph or Leavenworth. Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2025 What if Kobe Bryant were now a 46-year-old businessman and filmmaker and author and philanthropist living in Newport and wielding influence all over Los Angeles, what would that look like? Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025 Howard reached out to his agent, Charles Briscoe, who in turn connected him to Darden and his father, Calvin Darden Sr., a prominent retired businessman. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Jan. 2025 Gary Triano was a shrewd businessman, building a fortune in the 1980s and early 1990s through real estate and casino gaming deals. Matt Allen, ABC News, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for businessman 

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of businessman was in 1803

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“Businessman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/businessman. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

businessman

noun
busi·​ness·​man ˈbiz-nə-ˌsman How to pronounce businessman (audio)
-nəz-ˌman
: a man in business especially as an owner or manager
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