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

Kirk’s zeal caught the attention of Bill Montgomery, a businessman and Tea Party activist, who urged him to forgo college and dedicate himself fully to political organizing. —Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Sep. 2025

Armani was an intensely private man but had a longstanding personal relationship with his business partner, the architect, fashion designer and businessman Sergio Galeotti, who died of complications from AIDS in 1985. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025

The Swedish fashion model and founder of Helsa announced her engagement with Danish businessman and entrepreneur Tom Daly on Wednesday. —Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025

Private equity, wealthy businessmen, and even tech giants all regularly kick the tires on legacy media. —Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

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