salesman

[ˈseɪlzmən]

salesman Definition

a man whose job is to sell products or services, especially by visiting or phoning possible customers.

Using salesman: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "salesman" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The salesman came to our office to pitch his product.

  • Example

    He worked as a car salesman for many years.

  • Example

    The company hired a new salesman to boost their sales.

  • Example

    The salesman was very persuasive and convinced me to buy the product.

salesman Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for salesman

Phrases with salesman

  • a salesman who travels to different places to sell products or services

    Example

    The traveling salesman visited many cities to promote his company's products.

  • door-to-door salesman

    a salesman who goes from house to house to sell products or services

    Example

    The door-to-door salesman tried to sell us a vacuum cleaner.

  • used-car salesman

    a salesman who sells used cars

    Example

    The used-car salesman showed us several cars that were within our budget.

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Summary: salesman in Brief

A 'salesman' [ˈseɪlzmən] is a male professional who sells products or services, often by visiting or calling potential customers. This job title encompasses various roles, such as 'traveling salesman,' who travels to different places to sell, and 'door-to-door salesman,' who visits houses to sell. The term 'used-car salesman' refers to a salesman who specializes in selling used cars.

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