noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A woman whose occupation it is to sell things.

   "The task was a novel and not unwholly congenial one, but he finally got the attention of a saleswoman and made his wishes known."

2. 2
   a woman salesperson wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

salesladyclerkfloorwalkersales forcesalesgirlsalesgirl

Antonyms

All antonyms

salesman

Example

More examples

"She applied for a job as a saleswoman."

Etymology

From sales + -woman.

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