Definition

1. Noun:
   • A particular kind of product or merchandise; a category of goods or services offered by a company: "business line" refers to a specific range or type of products that a company sells or a specific area of commercial activity it engages in.

Usage

• The term "business line" is used to categorize and describe the core commercial activities or product offerings of a company. It helps in understanding the scope and focus of a business.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The company decided to discontinue its least profitable business line.
  • Their electronics business line includes smartphones, laptops, and tablets.
  • She manages the entire financial services business line for the corporation.

Advanced Usage

• "to expand/enter a new business line": to start offering a new category of products or services.
  • The software firm is entering a new business line by developing medical devices.
• "core business line": the primary or most important product or service category for a company.
  • Automobile manufacturing remains the company's core business line.

Variants and Related Words

• Product line (n): A group of related products marketed by the same company.
  • The new product line features eco-friendly cleaning supplies.
• Line of business (n): A phrase with identical meaning to "business line".
  • Consulting is our main line of business.

Synonyms

• Product range: The variety of products made or sold by a company.
• Merchandise line: A series of related products offered for sale.

Related Phrases

• Business segment (n): A distinct part of a company's operations, which may correspond to a business line.
  • Each business segment reports its earnings separately.

Noun

1. a particular kind of product or merchandise
   • a nice line of shoes