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Definition of shopman

shopman

/ˈʃɑːp.mən/
shop · man
Plural:shopmen
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• noun

1

British A man who owns, manages, or works as a sales assistant in a retail shop.

Example

"The courteous shopman wrapped the porcelain tea set in brown paper and tied it neatly with twine."

2

A mechanic, craftsman, or laborer who works in an industrial workshop, machine shop, or railway repair facility.

Example

"Every shopman in the locomotive repair yard was trained to operate the heavy lathes safely."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Today, 'shopman' is largely dated, having been replaced in contemporary usage by gender-neutral terms such as 'shopkeeper', 'storekeeper', or 'salesperson' for retail roles, and 'machinist' or 'factory worker' for industrial roles.

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• Nearby Words

shoplift
shoplifter
shoplifting
shopman
shopper
shopping
shopping cart

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shopman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shopman
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