saleslady
Americannoun
plural
salesladiesUsage
What does saleslady mean? Saleslady is another word for a saleswoman—a woman whose job is to sell products or services.The term saleslady is especially associated with women who work in retail stores, as opposed to those who work as saleswomen in other settings, but it can be used in either way. The terms salesperson and sales rep (or sales representative) are often used in place of terms that specify gender.The sales in saleslady refers to the type of occupation or the division or department within a company.A saleslady can sell directly to customers or to other businesses or organizations. Sometimes, salesladies sell things in person, such as at a retail store or dealership. They also commonly sell things over the phone or by communicating with people online.The word saleslady can be used in a somewhat figurative way to refer to a woman who’s skilled at persuading people, especially in a business or professional setting, as if they are selling them a product. But the words salesman, saleswoman, and salesperson are more commonly used to mean this.Example: The saleslady told me that this was the best deal she could give me.
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Example Sentences
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Over seven years, Westfall piloted Big Foot to 33 states to work all manner of temporary, low-paying jobs — Amazon warehouse clerk, saleslady, resort receptionist, cavern tour guide.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2017
Melody was “a great saleslady, a great operator,” Bill said, while he had a gift for spotting a deal and anticipating business and culture trends.
From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2017
On its way to a win, The Butler sidestepped a few rug bumps, including co-star Oprah Winfrey’s fracas with a Zurich saleslady over a pricey handbag and TWC’s wrangle with Warner Bros. over the movie’s title.
From Time • Aug. 18, 2013
Me, I try to steer clear of BR, having once vented my frustration with its insipidity at a blameless saleslady.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2012
Audrey led us to the biggest dressing room after getting a nod from the saleslady at the counter.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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