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Businessman

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈbɪznəsmæn//ˈbɪznəsmən/","/ˈbɪznəsmen//ˈbɪznəsmən/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈbɪznəsmæn//ˈbɪznəsmən/","/ˈbɪznəsmen//ˈbɪznəsmən/"]/

Meaning of Businessman

a man who works in business, especially at a high level

In simple words: A person who works in business and makes money.

Businessman in a sentence

• a group of visiting Italian politicians and businessmen
• a successful/wealthy businessman
• For many years he was a successful businessman, running his own small business.
• I should have got a better price for the car, but I'm not much of a businessman.
• He has a reputation as a shrewd businessman.

How to use Businessman

Used to describe someone who operates a business, often in a formal or professional context. Avoid using in casual conversations where more specific roles can be mentioned, like 'entrepreneur' or 'manager'.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'business' + 'man' — a man running a business.

Related words

Collocations with Businessman

• successful businessman
• experienced businessman
• young businessman
• local businessman
• ambitious businessman

Synonyms for Businessman

• entrepreneur
• executive
• tycoon
• industrialist
• capitalist

Opposites of Businessman

• businesswoman
• employee

Common mistakes with Businessman

• Assuming it only refers to men; it can refer to anyone in business.
• Using it in informal contexts when a more specific job title is appropriate.
• Confusing it with 'businessperson', which is gender-neutral.

Frequently asked questions about Businessman

What does Businessman mean?

A person who works in business and makes money.

What is the definition of Businessman?

a man who works in business, especially at a high level

How do you use Businessman in a sentence?

a group of visiting Italian politicians and businessmen

Can you give another example of Businessman?

a successful/wealthy businessman

What are synonyms for Businessman?

Common alternatives include entrepreneur, executive, tycoon, industrialist, capitalist.

What is the opposite of Businessman?

Opposite meanings include businesswoman, employee.

What words go with Businessman?

It commonly pairs with successful businessman, experienced businessman, young businessman, local businessman, ambitious businessman.

What are common mistakes when using Businessman?

Assuming it only refers to men; it can refer to anyone in business. Using it in informal contexts when a more specific job title is appropriate. Confusing it with 'businessperson', which is gender-neutral.

How do you pronounce Businessman?

US: /["/ˈbɪznəsmæn//ˈbɪznəsmən/","/ˈbɪznəsmen//ˈbɪznəsmən/"]/, UK: /["/ˈbɪznəsmæn//ˈbɪznəsmən/","/ˈbɪznəsmen//ˈbɪznəsmən/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Businessman?

Used to describe someone who operates a business, often in a formal or professional context. Avoid using in casual conversations where more specific roles can be mentioned, like 'entrepreneur' or 'manager'.

What CEFR level is Businessman?

"Businessman" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.