salesman
|sales/man|
B1
/ˈseɪlzmən/
person who sells
Etymology
Etymology Information
'salesman' originates from the combination of 'sale' and 'man', where 'sale' meant 'the act of selling' and 'man' referred to 'a person'.
Historical Evolution
'salesman' evolved from the Old English word 'sælman', which combined 'sæl' (sale) and 'mann' (man), eventually becoming the modern English word 'salesman'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person involved in selling', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person whose job is to sell products or services, typically working for a company or store.
The salesman was very persuasive and convinced me to buy the car.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 13:43