nonbusiness

adjective

non·​busi·​ness ˌnän-ˈbiz-nəs How to pronounce nonbusiness (audio)
-nəz
: not related to business
especially : not related to one's primary business

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Additionally, the budget took a $99 billion hit because the first of the month was a nonbusiness day, accelerating various benefits outlays as well as Supplemental Security Income and Medicare payments. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 Anyone with information regarding the death is urged to call the LAPD’s Valley Traffic Division at 818-644-8032, or during nonbusiness hours or on weekends at 877-527-3247. — City News Service, Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026 Tickets start at $30 and include a class with Jess Boots, a post-session mimosa or nonalcoholic beverage and access to Book Society during nonbusiness hours. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026 During nonbusiness hours or weekends, people are asked to call (877) 527-3247. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonbusiness

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First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonbusiness was in 1927

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nonbusiness

adjective
non·​busi·​ness ˈnän-ˈbiz-nəs How to pronounce nonbusiness (audio)
-nəz
: not related to business
especially : not related to one's primary business
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