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
Anant is the 29-year-old heir and youngest son of billionaire businessman Mukesh Ambani.
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Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024
All this week Anant Ambani—son of billionaire businessman Mukesh Ambani—and pharmaceutical heiress Radhika Merchant have been celebrating their wedding, a months-long ordeal that took over the internet back in March when Rihanna performed at their pre-wedding party.
—Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 12 July 2024
The Owens-Eminem bad blood has been percolating since August 2023, when the 8 Mile star sent American businessman Vivek Ramaswamy a cease-and-desist letter to prevent the then-Republican presidential hopeful from using his music on the campaign trail.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 12 July 2024
In 2020, billionaire businessman Ron Burkle purchased the property for $22 million.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024
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Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024
All this week Anant Ambani—son of billionaire businessman Mukesh Ambani—and pharmaceutical heiress Radhika Merchant have been celebrating their wedding, a months-long ordeal that took over the internet back in March when Rihanna performed at their pre-wedding party.
—Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 12 July 2024
The Owens-Eminem bad blood has been percolating since August 2023, when the 8 Mile star sent American businessman Vivek Ramaswamy a cease-and-desist letter to prevent the then-Republican presidential hopeful from using his music on the campaign trail.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 12 July 2024
In 2020, billionaire businessman Ron Burkle purchased the property for $22 million.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024
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“Businessman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/businessman. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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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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