small business

[ smawl biz-nis ]

noun

1. a profit-seeking enterprise or concern that is independently owned and operated, has a limited number of employees, and is not nationally dominant in its field.

Word History and Origins

Origin of small business¹

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15

Example Sentences

In the first Trump administration, McMahon ran the Small Business Administration, and she has lauded the idea of “apprenticeships” as a key education reform.

From Slate

During Trump’s first term, McMahon served as the administrator of the Small Business Administration from 2017-2019 before resigning to aid with Trump’s re-election campaign, serving as the chairwoman of the super PAC America First Action.

From Salon

During his first term, Trump tapped McMahon to lead the Small Business Administration.

From Los Angeles Times

Lutnick is head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and co-chairs Trump's transition team along with Linda McMahon, the former wrestling executive who previously led Trump’s Small Business Administration, per The Associated Press.

From Salon

In the race to replace outgoing City Councilmember Paul Krekorian representing the eastern San Fernando Valley, Nazarian had 54% of the vote as of Monday night, a lead of nearly 10 percentage points over Jillian Burgos, a small business owner and member of the NoHo Neighborhood Council.

From Los Angeles Times