noun
saleswoman
SAYLZ-wu-muhn/ˈseɪlzwʊmən/
A woman whose job is selling goods or services.
The saleswoman demonstrates a camera to the customer.
Etymology
The compound identifies a woman by her work in selling. Within woman, the older elements mean “woman” and “human being”: man here had the broad sense “person,” not specifically a male.
In context
Welcome The hostess said with a professional smile. Sir, how may I help you A pretty saleswoman in black stockings walked up to Luo Chen.
More examples
- A saleswoman answered his questions about the warranty.
- The store hired several experienced saleswomen.
- The saleswoman completed the order.
Forms
saleswoman · saleswomen
Similar words
- salesperson
- Salesperson is the gender-neutral equivalent.
- clerk
- A clerk may have sales duties but can also perform administrative work; a saleswoman specifically sells goods or services.