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/ˈseɪlzˌmæn/ · sales·man
noun
- A man whose job it is to sell things, either in a shop/store or elsewhere. The salesman convinced the customer to buy the expensive watch.
noun
- A person who sells goods or services, often traveling from place to place. The traveling salesman visited several cities in a week.
Did you know? The term 'salesman' was popularized in the 19th century by traveling salesmen who would often tell stories and demonstrate products to potential customers, earning them the nickname 'snake oil salesmen' due to their often dubious claims.