Business
/ˈbɪz.nɪs/noun
The practice of making one's living by engaging in commerce.
Did you know?The word 'business' evolved from the Old English 'bisig,' which meant 'careful' or 'anxious,' reflecting the burdens of trade and commerce.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*buzigō
“to be busy or occupied, to take care of”
Old English
Old English
bisig
“careful, anxious, busy”
Middle English
Middle English
bisynesse
“the state of being busy or engaged”
15th Century
Middle English
business
“occupation, trade, or work”
Modern English
Modern English
business
“the activity of making one's living by engaging in commerce or trade”