place of business

Where work happens

A place of business is a location where commercial or professional activity is conducted—a shop, office, factory, or any premises where someone works or trades.

The phrase appears in legal and formal contexts: The inspection applies to any place of business open to the public.

It distinguishes work locations from residences.

Related

shop · corner store · outlet · storefront · strip mall · pop-up shop · location · retail hub · workplace · warehouse · call center · factory · health spa · administrative center · corporate headquarters · massage parlor · commercial property · distribution center

Categories
Opposites
commercial vs. residential function

place of businessresidence

Place one inhabits

home · dwelling · private residence · house · domicile

work vs. leisure destination

place of businessvacation spot

Leisure travel destination

resort · recreation area · holiday destination · retreat · playground

formal/commercial vs. public/civic space

place of businesspublic park

Municipal recreation grounds

community center · town square · public space · commons · civic center

Family

place, business, replace, places, placement, replacement, businessman, displace, replacing

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G