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

Fidelity is the dream target in this space, but unless Abigail Johnson is keen to sell the family business, Morgan Stanley will have to look elsewhere for that combination. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 16 July 2026

Alois Ruf is a modest man who has grown the family business—Porsche optimization—with a steely stealthiness and notable technical ambition. — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 13 July 2026

The multi-generational movie, which will premiere on Great American Family later this year, is set at a local supper club filled with family traditions, and its owner, Frank (Tony Danza), is preparing to sell the family business after 40 years. — Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Looking forward to next season, Lind isn’t giving out any spoilers, but says audiences will learn more about how much Oreana has actually known about the family business, and will settle into a new role in it. — William Earl, Variety, 6 July 2026

Rhymes for family business

• agribusiness
• nonbusiness