saleswoman

noun

sales·​wom·​an ˈsālz-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce saleswoman (audio)
plural saleswomen
Synonyms of saleswomannext
: a woman whose job is to sell a product or service in a given territory, in a store, or by telephone compare salesman, salesperson

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The saleswoman claimed to have graduated from MIT, Merrill recalled. — Amy Corral, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 In the career department, there’s a chef and a car saleswoman, along with several teachers, tech recruiters and fitness instructors. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 Continue reading … BACKFIRE POLITICS – Kamala Harris accidentally becomes the SAVE America Act's best saleswoman. — FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Drama freeflows like snow off an ice sculpture when a makeup saleswoman (Dianne Wiest) brings home a lovable outcast who just needs a hand. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for saleswoman

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1704, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of saleswoman was in 1704

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saleswoman

noun
sales·​wom·​an ˈsā(ə)lz-ˌwu̇m-ən How to pronounce saleswoman (audio)
: a woman employed to sell goods especially in a store

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