Businessman
/ˈbɪznəsmæn/
nounBeginner🔥Very CommonProfession
1 meaning1 idiom/phrase2 questions
Definitions
1
A man who works in business, typically owning or managing a company.
/ˈbɪznəsmæn/
nounneutralBeginner
Profession
A man engaged in commerce or trade.
The businessman negotiated a favorable deal.
💡 Simply: A man who runs a business.
More Examples
2
He is a shrewd businessman known for his strategic thinking.
How It's Used
Business
"He's a successful businessman in the tech industry."
Finance
"The businessman secured a large loan for his new venture."
Idioms & expressions
means business
Is serious and determined.
"He means business when he says he'll quit his job."
From "business" + "man". The word reflects the historical association of business with predominantly male participation.
The term's usage reflects societal changes; 'businessperson' is increasingly used to be more gender-inclusive.
Memory tip
Think 'business' + 'man'
Base: business
successful businessmanshrewd businessmanambitious businessman
Common misspellings
businesmanbussinessman
Practice
Usage
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80%Written