people person

American  

noun

Informal.

1. an outgoing, gregarious person with good communication skills.

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Etymology

Origin of people person

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

“Snoop has a joy about him, a childlike curiosity, and he’s also a people person,” said Molly Solomon, executive producer and president of programming for NBC’s Olympics coverage.

From Los Angeles Times

“When he walked into a room, he’d have a big smile on his face. He was a great — a gifted — people person,” said Dan Young, one of the original five founders of the Surfrider Foundation.

From Los Angeles Times

I don’t ever put myself out there, but I’m a people person.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite her affinity for her beloved objects, Bauer is a self-described people person.

From Los Angeles Times

“Jay created the position. And he created the model of having educators out there as a friendly presence. He recognized that the most effective method for changing behavior is talking to people, person to person.”

From The Wall Street Journal