Definition of "saleswoman" [sales•wom•an]

• A woman who is employed to sell merchandise in a store or in a designated territory. (noun)

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• "The scene contains elements of a fairy tale: the saleswoman is dressing Cinderella for her assignation with the prince, who has no idea at all that she is coming."
• ""Cash!" called the saleswoman, tapping on the counter with her pencil."
• "I strongly take issue with a college admissions officer's categorization of me as a "saleswoman" who provides a frivolous service ( "unnecessary orthodontia") to students applying to college ( "Independent Counsel," by Nicholas Confessore, October Atlantic)."