salesmanship
Americannoun
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the technique of selling a product.
They used a promotional gimmick that was the last word in salesmanship.
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adeptness at creating interest in new ideas, products, methods, etc..
The only ingredient lacking in the system was salesmanship.
noun
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the technique, skill, or ability of selling
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the work of a salesman
Etymology
Origin of salesmanship
Example Sentences
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That outcome required bold investments, brilliant salesmanship and, in some cases, disregard for vulnerable players and indifference to loyal fans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
In 1987, inspired by the salesmanship of the televangelists, Renker and his friend Bill Guthy saw an opportunity of their own.
From Slate • Feb. 21, 2025
“What is salesmanship? What is reality? That’s the tricky part.”
From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2024
They have the star, the smarts, the savvy, the salesmanship and the schedule to own the autumn and dominate into winter.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2023
Ashima smiled, amused by her mother’s salesmanship; it had taken her the better part of a year to finish the cardigan, and still her mother had had to do the sleeves.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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