Definition

A person whose job is to sell products or services to customers.

Example

The salesperson helped me find the perfect laptop for my needs.

Conversation

I met a really friendly salesperson at the store today.

Oh really? What were they selling?

They were showing me some new gadgets that looked amazing.

That's cool! It's always nice to talk to a helpful salesperson.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Salesperson → It is formed from "sale" (from Old English *sala*, meaning a transaction or exchange) and "person" (from Latin *persona*, meaning an individual or character). The word "salesperson" refers to an individual who engages in the act of selling or facilitating transactions.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'sale' as a transaction and 'person' as an individual — a salesperson is someone who helps make those transactions happen.

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