salesman
salesman Lexical Profile
salesman Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A man whose job is to sell goods or services, either in a retail store or by traveling to visit prospective customers and businesses.
"The experienced salesman patiently explained the warranty terms before finalizing the agreement."
A person who is skilled at persuading others to accept an idea, policy, or course of action.
"As prime minister, he proved to be an effective salesman for the new economic reforms."
Word Nuance & Usage
In contemporary professional contexts, gender-neutral alternatives such as 'salesperson' or 'sales representative' are generally preferred unless referring specifically to a man.
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Word Origin & Etymology
First attested in the early 16th century as a compound of 'sales' (from Old English 'sala', borrowed from Old Norse 'sala', meaning 'sale') and 'man' (from Old English 'mann').