Phrase guide

line of business

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A product or a set of related products that serve a particular customer transaction or business need.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a particular kind of commercial enterprise

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • they are outstanding in their field

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: field, field of operation

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: commercial enterprise, business enterprise, business

3

noun

Meaning 3

a particular kind of product or merchandise

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a nice line of shoes

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: line, product line, line of products, line of merchandise, business line

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: merchandise, ware, product

Narrower terms: sideline

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: secteur d'activité — a product that serves a business interest
  • French: branche — a product that serves a business interest
  • Italian: linea di impresa — a product that serves a business interest