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

Other Democrats expected to run include business administrator Alisha Cordes, administrative law judge Sheriene Ridenour and businessman Jot Thiara. —Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026

City and team have risen together since former mayor Mick Cornett and businessman Clay Bennett helped bring the Thunder to the city, which is now on the map as an NBA champion. —ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026

Niello, a businessman and former assemblymember, ran for the seat in 2022 after the area underwent redistricting following the 2020 census. —Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026

Minogue, a West Point graduate, combat veteran and successful businessman has already spent a small fortune on television advertising leading up to the convention and is considered the favorite. —Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 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