businessman
noun
busi·ness·man
ˈbiz-nəs-ˌman 
-nəz-,
-mən
: a man who transacts business
especially
: a business executive
Examples of businessman in a Sentence
I know it's hard for him to sell his paintings. He's always been a better artist than businessman.
Recent Examples on the Web
The annual event — hosted by the billionaire businessman — attracts celebrities across sports and entertainment.
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Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
The lobbyists who registered to represent Scoop and Score included Ron Ryckman Jr., a Kansas City-area businessman who served as Kansas House speaker from 2017 through 2022.
—Eli Joseph, Fortune, 5 June 2024
Menendez is the subject of an ongoing corruption trial, where he is accused of accepting cash, gold bars, luxury wristwatches and other perks from New Jersey businessmen in exchange for official favors to benefit the businessmen and the governments of Egypt and Qatar.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 4 June 2024
Nadine Menendez kept her husband in the dark about her financial challenges and dealings with the businessmen, the senator's attorney argued during opening statements.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 3 June 2024
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Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
The lobbyists who registered to represent Scoop and Score included Ron Ryckman Jr., a Kansas City-area businessman who served as Kansas House speaker from 2017 through 2022.
—Eli Joseph, Fortune, 5 June 2024
Menendez is the subject of an ongoing corruption trial, where he is accused of accepting cash, gold bars, luxury wristwatches and other perks from New Jersey businessmen in exchange for official favors to benefit the businessmen and the governments of Egypt and Qatar.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 4 June 2024
Nadine Menendez kept her husband in the dark about her financial challenges and dealings with the businessmen, the senator's attorney argued during opening statements.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 3 June 2024
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“Businessman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/businessman. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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businessman
noun
busi·ness·man
ˈbiz-nə-ˌsman
-nəz-ˌman
: a man in business especially as an owner or manager
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