businessperson

noun

busi·​ness·​per·​son ˈbiz-nəs-ˌpər-sᵊn 

-nəz-

variants or business person

plural businesspeople ˈbiz-nəs-ˌpē-pəl 

-nəz-

or business people also businesspersons or business persons

: a person and especially an executive who transacts business : a businessman or businesswoman

Examples of businessperson in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Zoom out: Washington, a businessperson who frequently attended shows at Jefferson Street clubs, has earned recognition from well outside Nashville for his work. —Nate Rau, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025

Blockbuster’s demise should be front of mind for every businessperson in the media and entertainment industry. —Arvin Patel, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Saadé is far from the first ultra-wealthy international businessperson to join Trump for a funding infusion announcement. —Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025

After graduating from Yale Law School in 1963, Vincent went on to a distinguished career as an attorney and businessperson. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for businessperson

• chairperson
• layperson
• salesperson
• person
• worsen

Kids Definition

businessperson

noun

busi·​ness·​per·​son -ˌspər-sᵊn 

: a businessman or businesswoman