family business

noun

: a business owned or operated by one's family

She joined the family business after graduating from college.

Examples of family business in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to Bridget Ofori, who helps run the family business, shoppers come from all over metro Denver, Colorado Springs and even neighboring states such as Wyoming and Nebraska. — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Local businesses find opportunities For Kemp and his wife, whose family business began participating in festivals in 2025, Panda Fest provides exposure that can be difficult for smaller food operations to obtain. — Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Lally is from a very old North Shore family; the family business is West End Florist in the far western part of Evanston, a business established by Lally’s grandfather in 1908. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

This has been the hardest year yet for a small family business. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 7 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for family business

• agribusiness
• nonbusiness