saleswoman
Saleswoman (noun) means a woman whose job is to sell products or services. Example: “The saleswoman explained the warranty options in detail.”
noun
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A woman whose job is to sell products or services.
"The task was a novel and not unwholly congenial one, but he finally got the attention of a saleswoman and made his wishes known."
— Harper's Magazine (1911)
"The saleswoman explained the warranty options in detail."
How to use saleswoman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA woman who sells things for a living.
When to use it
Increasingly replaced by gender-neutral "salesperson" in professional contexts.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From sales + woman.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for saleswoman
Oman
woman
roman
Loman
yeoman
ottoman
madwoman
catwoman
chairwoman
policewoman
councilwoman
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Frequently asked questions
What does “saleswoman” mean?
The word “saleswoman” means a woman whose job is to sell products or services. In plain terms, a woman who sells things for a living.
How do you use “saleswoman” in a sentence?
Here is “saleswoman” used in a sentence: “The saleswoman explained the warranty options in detail.”
What part of speech is “saleswoman”?
“Saleswoman” is a noun.
What is the meaning of saleswoman?
"saleswoman" (noun) means a woman whose job is to sell products or services.
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