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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After the two split, Sánchez married her now ex-husband, businessman Patrick Whitesell. Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 28 June 2025 Lewis-Martin was charged along with her son with taking $100,000 in bribes from two businessmen in exchange for stepping in with city regulators on their behalf. Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025 Another case alleges that Netanyahu and his wife received lavish gifts worth around $200,000—including cigars and Champagne—from Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan and Australian billionaire businessman James Packer in exchange for Milchan’s business benefits. Chad De Guzman, Time, 26 June 2025 With a bedroom blanketed in leopard-print carpet, the unit felt quite befitting of the Italian businessman. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 June 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 8 Jul. 2025.

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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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