businessman
Businessman (noun) means a man who works in or owns a commercial business, especially at a senior level. Example: “Her father was a successful businessman who owned three factories.”
How to Use Businessman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA man whose job is running or working in commerce.
Word Forms
businessmen plural
Fill the Gap
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Her father was a successful _____ who owned three factories.
Etymology
From business plus man; it replaced the older word merchant in everyday use.
Rhymes for businessman
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What does “businessman” mean?
The word “businessman” means a man who works in or owns a commercial business, especially at a senior level. In plain terms, a man whose job is running or working in commerce.
How do you pronounce “businessman”?
“Businessman” is pronounced BIHZ-nuhs-muhn (/ˈbɪznəsmæn/ in IPA).
How do you use “businessman” in a sentence?
Here is “businessman” used in a sentence: “Her father was a successful businessman who owned three factories.”
What part of speech is “businessman”?
“Businessman” is a noun.
Is “businessman” a common word?
“Businessman” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.