business

[ biz-nis ]
/ ˈbɪz nɪs /

noun

adjective

of, noting, or pertaining to business, its organization, or its procedures.
containing, suitable for, or welcoming business or commerce: New York is a good business town.

Idioms for business

Origin of business

before 950; Middle English; Old English bisignes. See busy, -ness

SYNONYMS FOR business

synonym study for business

1. See occupation.

pronunciation note for business

See isn't.

OTHER WORDS FROM business

British Dictionary definitions for mind one's own business

business
/ (ˈbɪznɪs) /

noun

Word Origin for business

Old English bisignis solicitude, attentiveness, from bisig busy + -nis -ness

Idioms and Phrases with mind one's own business (1 of 2)

mind one's own business

Keep from meddling, pay attention to one's own affairs, as in If she would only mind her own business, there would be a lot fewer family quarrels. Already described as a wise course by the ancients (Seneca had it as Semper meum negotium ago, “I always mind my own business”), this precept has been repeated in English since about 1600.

Idioms and Phrases with mind one's own business (2 of 2)

business