localbusiness

noun
UK /ˌləʊkl ˈbɪznəs/
US /ˌloʊkl ˈbɪznəs/

A local business is a shop or company that is owned by people in your town.

The bakery on our street is a local business that sells fresh bread every morning.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A company that serves customers in a small area rather than all over the world.

The local business only delivers to homes within ten miles.

3. A family-run company that is part of the community.

Everyone knows the family that runs this local business.

4. A business that is not part of a big chain.

She likes to buy gifts from a local business instead of a big store.