propman

American

[prop-man] / ˈprɒpˌmæn /

noun

PLURAL

propmen

a person responsible for securing, handling, and storing the properties used in a theatrical, motion-picture, or television production.

propman British

/ ˈprɒpˌmæn /

noun

short for property man

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Gender

See -man.

Etymology

Origin of propman

First recorded in 1930–35; prop ² + man

Example Sentences

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As the Backstage Studio Tour tram passes one movie set, a propman waves jerkily, keying the tour's theme: high tech meets low comedy.

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