businessman

noun

busi·​ness·​man ˈbiz-nəs-ˌman How to pronounce businessman (audio)
-nəz-, 
-mən
Synonyms of businessmannext
: a man who transacts business
especially : a business executive

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I know it's hard for him to sell his paintings. He's always been a better artist than businessman.
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Ahead of the comedy’s second season, FX brought on Danny DeVito to play Dennis and Dee’s impish, absentee businessman father, Frank, in hopes that his presence would bring in more viewers. — Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 Riley has been cast as Solomon Kerr, an elusive British businessman who made his fortune in Silicon Valley. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026 Earlier this month, Princess Eugenie and her husband, the businessman Jack Brooksbank, welcomed their third child together. — Daisy Jones, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 Alongside him is Bartos, a Pennsylvania businessman nominated as deputy ambassador for management and reform. — Bethany Mandel, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for businessman

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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

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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