SpellRight › Spelling
Commonbusiness
The correct spelling is business.
How to pronounce business
/ˈbɪd.nəs/
nounIPA: /ˈbɪd.nəs/
Say it like: Bus-ine-ss
The correct spelling is business. A specific commercial enterprise or establishment. For example: "I was left my father's business."
Usage Examples
“I was left my father's business.”
“He is in the motor and insurance businesses.”
“He's such a poor cook, I can't believe he's still in business!”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.
- 2.A person's occupation, work, or trade.
- 3.Commercial, industrial, or professional activity.
- 4.The volume or amount of commercial trade.
- 5.One's dealings; patronage.
adjective
- 1.Of, to, pertaining to or utilized for purposes of conducting trade, commerce, governance, advocacy or other professional purposes.
- 2.Professional, businesslike, having concern for good business practice.
- 3.Supporting business, conducive to the conduct of business.
Similar words
Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.