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How to pronounce businessman

nounB1
BIHZnihsmaan

/ˈbɪz.nɪsˌmæn/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

a man who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company

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Meanings & examples

noun

a man who works in business, especially one who owns or manages a company

He is a successful businessman.

The businessman owns three restaurants.

Good to know

Businessman refers to a man. For a person of any gender, use businessperson.

Common phrases & grammar

successful businessman · local businessman · wealthy businessman · prominent businessman

be + a businessman

a/the + businessman + who + verb

Related words & forms

The plural is businessmen, not businessmans.