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

Nooshin Meshkaty, an Iranian American businessperson, said even though the government has tried to limit people for 47 years, it has always been met with resistance. —Laurie Perez, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026

One of the organizers was Janet Fiorenzo, a petite bundle of exploding energy who is best remembered as the one-time owner of Tower Cleaners, and the three-time winner of Park Forest’s businessperson of the year award. —Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026

Milan, the fashion capital of Europe, is also centrally located for businesspersons or travelers. —Vinod Sreeharsha february 24, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026

Palmer compared it to a businessperson returning to school for an executive training program. —Tim Rohan, NBC news, 7 Feb. 2026

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