roadman
- noun
- Archaic
:
vendedor viajante
- The roadman made his weekly rounds to local businesses to take new orders.
Examples
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As a successful roadman, he was on the road for most of the month visiting clients.
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In the past, a roadman played a crucial role in connecting factories with remote customers.
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The roadman visited several clients today.
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My father used to be a roadman in the 80s.
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As a dedicated roadman, he traveled across the region to meet customers and showcase new products.
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The roadman stopped at several small shops during his route to discuss their needs and take orders.
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Every month, the roadman visited various towns to maintain relationships with local clients and deliver merchandise.
Synonyms
9
4.4
A person who travels to different places to meet customers and sell goods or services
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9.9
A person who travels to villages selling small goods
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4.4
A person who travels to sell goods or take orders
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8.6
A traveling seller who visits shops with samples to sell
A person who travels with a box to sell goods
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Etymology
The word roadman comes from road + man, meaning a man who is often 'on the road'. That picture of someone travelling by road helps explain why the word can mean a travelling salesman who visits customers across a region.