businessman

noun

busi·​ness·​man ˈbiz-nəs-ˌman 

-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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The elder Dahmer, 57 at the time of his death, was a successful businessman who owned a store, sawmill and farm near Hattiesburg. — Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Her Third and Final Engagement The former First Lady connected with Aristotle Onassis, a long-time friend who once dated her sister, and the two tied the knot in October 1968 on the wealthy businessman’s private island. — Moises Mendez Ii, InStyle, 29 June 2026

His recent inaugural bridal design was for Chinese supermodel Ming Xi, for her wedding to businessman Mario Ho, on June 1. — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026

American businessman Doug DeVos and other investors bought the Danish team, Rockwool Racing for $60 million in 2025. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for businessman

• assemblyman
• carbofuran
• catamaran
• chipewyan
• illinoian
• newspaperman
• nurseryman
• afghan
• bedpan
• began
• caveman
• chapin

Kids Definition

businessman

noun

busi·​ness·​man ˈbiz-nə-ˌsman 

-nəz-ˌman

: a man in business especially as an owner or manager