B2
salesman vs salesperson vs saleswoman
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| salesmannoun/ˈseɪlz.mən/ | Meaning a man whose job is to sell products to customers, in a shop or by visiting them | Goes with car salesman | Example My uncle works as a car salesman in Da Nang. |
| salespersonnoun/ˈseɪlz.pɜːr.sən/ | Meaning a person whose job is to sell goods or services to customers | Goes with experienced salesperson | Example The salesperson showed us three laptops and explained the differences. |
| saleswomannoun/ˈseɪlzˌwʊm.ən/ | Meaning a woman whose job is selling things, in a shop or to other companies | Goes with work as a saleswoman | Example She worked as an insurance saleswoman before starting her own company. |
Which word fits?
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