Business

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A person's regular occupation, profession, or trade, or an organisation engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities. The practice of making one's living by engaging in commerce.

“She started her own business selling handmade jewellery online.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈbɪz.nɪs/

Syllables

busi·ness

Related Words

Synonyms

enterprise company commerce trade

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Tricky spelling with 'usi' in middle; common but challenging pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points; high-frequency word worth memorising

Words Related to Business

Words you can make from Business

Shorter words formed from the letters in “business”.

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Longer words starting with Business

Words that begin with “business”.

businesses

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