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.
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Among those weighing in is Rick Fox, a Bahamian businessman, former NBA champion, who says the issue reflects broader questions about stewardship and national identity.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Moomaw refers to Benjamin Moomaw, a local businessman who is largely credited for pushing the project forward.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Among those weighing in is Rick Fox, a Bahamian businessman, former NBA champion, who says the issue reflects broader questions about stewardship and national identity.
—Tracy Yochum, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
His legacy as a fiercely independent artist and businessman was cemented in the hip-hop universe.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
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“Businessman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/businessman. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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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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