Definition

A person who owns or manages a small store.

Example

The shopman greeted every customer with a smile.

Conversation

Do you know who the new shopman is at the corner store?

Yeah, I met him yesterday; he seems really nice.

I heard he’s planning to bring in some new products soon.

That's awesome! I can’t wait to check out what he offers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Shopman → It is formed from "shop" (from Old English *sceoppa*, meaning a place where goods are sold) and "man" (from Old English *mann*, meaning a person). The word "shopman" refers to a person who works in or operates a shop.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'place where goods are sold' ('shop') and a 'person' ('man') who works there — that's what a shopman is.

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