saleslady
/'seilz,leidi/
Definition
Noun: A female salesperson; a woman whose job is to sell goods or services directly to customers, typically in a retail store.
Usage
The term "saleslady" specifically refers to a woman working in a sales role. It is a gendered term. In modern, inclusive language, the neutral term "salesperson" or "sales associate" is often preferred. "Saleslady" is considered somewhat dated or informal.
Examples
- The saleslady at the department store helped me find the perfect dress.
- She worked as a saleslady in a boutique for many years.
- A friendly saleslady demonstrated how the new kitchen appliance worked.
Advanced Usage / Notes
- The term is a compound of "sales" and "lady." Its usage has declined in favor of gender-neutral job titles.
- It can sometimes carry a slightly old-fashioned or specific connotation, often associated with retail environments like department stores from past decades.
Variants and Related Words
- Salesperson (n): A neutral term for anyone whose job is to sell things.
- Salesclerk (n): A person who sells goods in a store.
- Saleswoman (n): A synonym for "saleslady," though also somewhat gendered and dated.
- Retail associate (n): A modern, neutral term for a store employee.
Synonyms
- Saleswoman
- Shop assistant (UK)
- Clerk
- Sales associate
Antonyms
- Customer
- Buyer
- Purchaser
Noun
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a woman salesperson
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