saleslady

/'seilz,leidi/

Thân thiện

A saleslady helps a customer choose a new coat.

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

Học thuật

Noun

1. a woman salesperson

Từ đồng nghĩa

• salesgirl
• saleswoman