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

The lender is also alleging the whiskey company is hiding a receipt of a $20 million loan, in part, from rapper and businessman Jay-Z. —Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Mar. 2026

It was most recently acquired by Dutch businessman Eric Albada Jelgersma in 1995. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026

Further details from Bloomberg’s investigation indicated that a businessman acted as a financial conduit, buying up high-end properties on Khamenei’s behalf and channeling funds through a network of investments. —Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026

Two former City Council members, a school board trustee and a businessman are running in the May 2 election to replace Mayor Jeff Cheney. —Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 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