Synonyms for

Business

Noun / ˈbɪznʌs / / ˈbɪznɪs / Another word for business — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person's regular occupation, profession, or trade.

Synonyms & similar words

line byplay clientele concern patronage job occupation company enterprise firm industry venture trade profession occupation work career job employment commerce dealings transactions deal-making affairs concerns interests activities

Synonyms by register

Formal

enterprise undertaking commerce industry corporation

Informal

gig hustle thing deal operation

Literary

vocation calling pursuit

Antonyms

leisure play pleasure relaxation fun idleness

Common collocations

  • business plan
  • business meeting
  • business card
  • business owner
  • business trip
  • business casual
  • business world
  • business development

Word family

noun business
verb busy
adjective busy
adverb busily

Usage note

While 'business' can refer to any commercial activity, it often implies a formal or organized enterprise. 'Busy' is the related adjective, not 'business'.

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Example sentences

  1. She started her own business selling homemade cookies.
  2. The family restaurant is a small business.
  3. My uncle owns a successful business in the city.
  4. The business world can be very competitive.
  5. He has a degree in business administration.

Quotes

  • The business of America is business. - Calvin Coolidge
  • The best way to predict the future is to create it. - Peter Drucker
  • If you're not a risk taker, you should get the hell out of business. - Ray Kroc

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