salesman

Definition

  • noun: a person (especially a man) whose job is to sell things
  • noun: one who sells in a given territory, in a store, or by telephone
  • synonyms: seller, clerk, counterjumper

Examples

  • He was the company's best 'salesman' last year.

  • a car 'salesman'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) will lose his. Isn't there anybody in the neighborhood who could cast an eye in her direction? I don't know. It might be that the salesman will be available soon. Oh, him and his wife splitting up? I just can't figure it. He went out several times last night in the rain, carrying his sample case. He's a salesman, isn't he? What would he be selling at ! in the morning? Flashlights. Luminous dials for watches. House numbers (..)
    1954 Rear Window