salesman

noun, plural sales·men.

1. a man who sells goods, services, etc.

noun plural -men

1. Also called: (fem) saleswoman, (fem) salesgirl, (fem) saleslady a person who sells merchandise or services either in a shop or by canvassing in a designated areaGender-neutral form: salesperson
2. short for travelling salesman

n.1520s, from genitive of sale (cf. craftsman, tradesman) + man (n.).