English noun: line of business | |||
1. | line of business (artifact) a particular kind of product or merchandise | ||
Samples | A nice line of shoes. | ||
Synonyms | business line, line, line of merchandise, line of products, product line | ||
Broader (hypernym) | merchandise, product, ware | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | sideline | ||
Part holonym | top of the line | ||
2. | line of business (act) a particular kind of commercial enterprise | ||
Samples | They are outstanding in their field. | ||
Synonyms | field, field of operation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | business, business enterprise, commercial enterprise | ||