propman

[ prop-man ]

noun

, plural prop·men.

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

propman

/ ˈprɒpˌmæn /

noun

1. short for property man

Gender Note

See -man.

Word History and Origins

Origin of propman¹

First recorded in 1930–35; prop ² + man