small business
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of small business
An Americanism dating back to 1910–15
Example Sentences
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Moonprint Solutions, a small business, is developing flexible protective covers that shield equipment from the Moon's highly abrasive dust.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
“When an exit fails, it’s not just a small business closing. It’s a business owner’s retirement plan evaporating,” Salazar said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
The date is fitting: Few institutions hold as cherished a place in American life as the small business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
Hosting a brunch for friends at her coastal North Carolina home, Cecilia Pfaff, a small business owner, had a spread of beverages laid out on the kitchen counter.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Thomas Volpe owned his own small business, a tavern called the Rex Café.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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