Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for business. Search instead for busines.
Definitions

business

[biz-nis] / ˈbɪz nɪs /
NOUN
job, profession
Synonyms
STRONGEST
employment field trade work
STRONG
biz calling career craft dodge function game line livelihood occupation pursuit specialty vocation
WEAK
bag métier racket what one is into
Antonyms
STRONGEST
entertainment fun pastime
STRONG
amusement avocation hobby recreation
NOUN
company, enterprise
Synonyms
STRONGEST
corporation factory firm house institution market organization partnership shop store venture
STRONG
cartel concern establishment mill monopoly outfit setup syndicate trust
WEAK
Mom and Pop fly-by-night operation megacorp shoestring operation
NOUN
commerce, trade
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deal industry manufacturing market trading transaction
STRONG
affairs bargaining barter commercialism contracts dealings exchange game industrialism merchandising racket sales selling traffic undertaking
WEAK
buying and selling capital and labor
NOUN
personal concern
Synonyms
STRONGEST
interest issue problem
STRONG
affair assignment beeswax duty function happening lookout matter palaver point question responsibility subject task topic
WEAK
carrying-on goings-on hanky-panky

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Before the increases, Russo said his had business already spent about £1m a year on gas alone.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Since his recent post, Ackman has appeared to return to the normal course of his investing business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Aftermarket auto parts is one business that comes to mind.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Cavallari: I have a lot of respect for Lauren, and I think it’s been really nice to get to know this version of her, as adults, as moms, as business owners.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“Not to mention that I need you here to help with the business like you promised. At least until I can hire more people. You understand that, don’t you?”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam