Salesman

Pronunciation: /ˈseɪlzmən/

Definitions of salesman

noun A person who sells goods or services

Example Sentences

A1 The salesman helped me find the perfect dress for the party.

A2 The salesman recommended a new phone model to the customer.

B1 The salesman negotiated a deal with the client for a bulk order of products.

B2 The salesman excelled in building long-term relationships with his customers.

C1 The salesman utilized data analytics to forecast sales trends and make strategic decisions.

C2 The salesman's exceptional communication skills and product knowledge set him apart in the industry.

Examples of salesman in a Sentence

formal The salesman presented the new product line to the potential clients.

informal The salesman showed off the new products to the customers.

slang The salesman pitched the goods to the folks.

figurative The salesman was like a smooth-talking magician, selling dreams to the audience.

Grammatical Forms of salesman

• past tense: sold
• plural: salesmen
• comparative: more sales-oriented
• superlative: most successful
• present tense: sells
• future tense: will sell
• perfect tense: has sold
• continuous tense: is selling
• singular: salesman
• positive degree: good salesman
• infinitive: to sell
• gerund: selling
• participle: selling

Origin and Evolution of salesman

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'salesman' originated from the Middle English term 'sail(s)man' which was derived from the Old English word 'sǣl' meaning 'sale' or 'exchange' and 'man' indicating a person. It referred to a person involved in selling goods or services.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'salesman' has evolved to become gender-neutral, with 'salesperson' being more commonly used in modern language to refer to individuals involved in sales activities.