B2nounbusinesswork
US/ˈbɪz.nəs.pɜːr.sən/
UK/ˈbɪz.nəs.pɜː.sən/
a person who works in business, especially someone who owns or runs a company
In context
She is a successful businessperson who started her first company at nineteen.
A businessperson traveling on a tight schedule often books direct flights.
As a young businessperson, he learned how to negotiate with suppliers.
Words that go with businessperson
adjective + noun
- successful businesspersonShe became a successful businessperson in her thirties.
- local businesspersonA local businessperson donated the money.
- wealthy businesspersonThe wealthy businessperson owns three hotels.
- prominent businesspersonA prominent businessperson will open the conference.
verb + noun
- become a businesspersonHe hopes to become a businessperson one day.
noun + preposition
- businessperson from SeoulA businessperson from Seoul signed the contract.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is a business.Correct: She is a businessperson.