SALESMAN

salesman

(noun) a man salesperson

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

salesman (plural salesmen)

A man whose job it is to sell things, either in a shop/store or elsewhere.

Hypernyms

• salesperson

• seller

• vendor

Source: Wiktionary


Sales"man, n.; pl. Salesmen. Etym: [Sale + man.]

Definition: One who sells anything; one whose occupation is to sell goods or merchandise.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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