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.
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CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
In 1986, Pete Iaria (named for his great uncle) partnered with businessman Linton Calvert to open the city's first duckpin bowling alley in the former Iaria Lanes, which operated directly next to the restaurant from 1947-81.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
Trump has granted clemency to all manner of criminals from violent January 6 rioters to corrupt politicians and fraudulent businessmen.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Malia Mendez got the skinny on a Christie’s auction in New York that features the $1-billion guitar collection of the late businessman Jim Irsay.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Businessman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/businessman. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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businessman
noun
busi·ness·man
ˈbiz-nə-ˌsman
-nəz-ˌman
: a man in business especially as an owner or manager
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