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Domain A large tract of land owned by a single person or organization and used for specific purposes, such as agriculture, logging, or recreation. ■ The king's royal domain was vast and full of surprises, from secret underground tunnels to hidden gardens., A group of related things or concepts that can be classified or organized together, such as a field of study, a type of clothing, or a category of products. ■ "Computer science" is a domain that encompasses many different fields and topics, from programming to cybersecurity., The internet addresses that are controlled by a single entity, such as a company or individual, and are used for website hosting, email, and other online services. ■ "google.com" is a domain owned by Google, which uses it to host their search engine and other online services.
ads Short for "advertisements," which are messages promoting products or services, usually shown on television, in magazines, or online. ■ "I can't stand all the ads during commercial breaks on TV. They interrupt my favorite shows!"
Advertisers The people who pay to have their products or services advertised on TV, radio, magazines, billboards, and the internet. They are often depicted as slick, smooth-talking salespeople. ■ "I can't stand advertisers. They always seem so fake and insincere."
banks A financial institution that provides money services such as checking accounts, loans, and credit cards. ■ "I forgot my ATM card at home, so I had to visit the bank in my pajamas."
barker A person who loudly announces or sells goods or services, often at a fair or carnival. ■ "The barker at the carnival was so loud and boisterous that he almost blew my eardrums out!"
barter A system of exchanging goods or services without the use of money. ■ "I'll give you a case of beer if you mow my lawn," said John in his barter offer to his neighbor.
bill A piece of paper that asks for payment for goods or services. ■ "I forgot my wallet at home and had to pay my bill with a borrowed five dollars."
billing The act of creating a statement or invoice for goods or services provided. ■ "I got a billing surprise when my monthly electricity bill arrived with an extra charge for using my air conditioner too much."
booth A small shelter or building that is used for selling goods or services. ■ "I went to the farmer's market and bought some fresh produce from a booth."
Business A commercial activity that involves buying and selling goods or services. ■ "I started my own business by selling homemade jams to my neighbors."
businesses A group of individuals who have come together to sell goods or services for profit. ■ "I decided to open my own businesses, selling only the best baked goods in town."
Cashing To collect payment from a customer for goods or services they have purchased. ■ "I had to cash my paycheck before I could go on vacation."
checkout A funny term used to describe the process of paying for goods or services at a store. ■ "I'm sorry, I can't complete your purchase at the moment. I need you to check out first."
Checks A form of currency that is used to pay for goods or services, typically in the amount of $50.00 or $100.00. ■ "I'm sorry, I don't accept checks - cash only."
Cheque A piece of paper that is issued by a bank to pay for goods or services. Also known as a check. ■ Why did the cheque bounce? Because it was written on a dud account!
Client A person who pays for services or goods from a business. ■ "I'm sorry, I can't take your order. You're not a client."
commerce An activity that involves buying and selling goods or services. ■ When you buy a new laptop for your business, it's all part of your commerce strategy.
Consumers People who buy and use goods and services. ■ Why did the consumer cross the road? To get to the other mall!
criminally In a way that is so obviously illegal or unethical that it would be considered a crime by most people, even if it isn't technically one. ■ "He criminally overcharged the customer for his services."
Customers noun: people who purchase goods or services from a business. ■ "I love my customers, they make my business thrive!"
deal A situation in which two or more people make an agreement to exchange goods, services, or money. ■ "I struck a deal with the devil to get rich quick, but it turned out to be a lot of trouble!"
economic adj. relating to or involving the production, distribution, exchange, and consumption of goods and services. ■ I'm sorry I can't afford that expensive car, it just doesn't fit in my economic plan.
Employee A person who works for a company or organization and is paid for their services. ■ "I'm an employee at XYZ Corporation, but I'd much rather be a professional yo-yoer."
EMS Emergency Medical Services, commonly known as paramedics. But also a fun acronym for "Everybody's Making Stupid Errors." ■ "I can't believe I forgot my phone charger at home. That was such an EMS move."
Exchange A place where goods and services are bought and sold. ■ John went to the exchange to buy some fresh fruit.
exchanges A system or arrangement for the exchange of goods, services, or information. ■ "I love going to the farmer's market every weekend to exchange fresh produce and homemade baked goods with my fellow farmers."
Exporter A person who exports goods or services to other countries. ■ Why did the exporter get arrested? Because they were caught exporting illegal goods!
exports The act of shipping goods or services to another country. ■ After realizing that their product was not selling well in their own country, the company decided to export it to Japan where it became a hit!
Facilities A place or building that provides equipment, services, and amenities for a particular purpose. ■ The gym facilities at the hotel were top-notch - they had state-of-the-art machines and even a sauna!
hawker A person who loudly and obnoxiously peddles goods or services, often in a disreputable manner. ■ "I had to leave the farmers market because the hawker was giving away samples of questionable-looking pickles."
Hire To engage someone for temporary or short-term work. ■ "I need to hire someone to clean my house for a few hours today. Can you recommend any reliable cleaning services?"
honorary An imaginary award given to someone who has done nothing deserving of it. ■ "He was awarded an honorary knighthood for his services to the community, which mostly consisted of binge-drinking and public urination."
Huckster A person who sells goods or services with excessive enthusiasm and in an attempt to deceive people. ■ The huckster used every trick in the book to convince the gullible tourist to buy his fake Egyptian artifacts.
Industry A collection of businesses, organizations, and individuals that work together to produce goods or services on a large scale. ■ "I hate the smell of industry."
kickbacks The act of giving or receiving money, goods, or services as a bribe to influence someone's behavior. ■ "I heard my boss got a kickback from the supplier for ordering all their products."
lent A noun meaning a loan of money, goods, or services. ■ I lent my friend $50 to help him pay for his groceries.
Loaning The act of lending money, goods, or services to someone else. ■ John loaned his friend $100 for the weekend so they could go on a road trip.
minister A high-ranking official in a religious organization, typically responsible for conducting worship services and administering spiritual guidance. ■ "The minister's sermon was so boring that even the church mice fell asleep."
ploy A clever or sly plan, scheme, or trick. ■ "The politician used a classic political ploy to win the election by promising to lower taxes and increase spending on public services."
premiums Extra fees or charges that are added to the cost of something, usually for additional services or benefits. ■ "I can't believe I have to pay extra for premiums on my insurance policy! What am I paying for?
prescription A written or spoken order for medication, medical treatment, or other health-related services. ■ "I need a prescription for my migraines."
salesperson A person who works in sales, typically for a company selling products or services. ■ The salesperson gave an excellent speech about the benefits of buying their product. Unfortunately, no one believed her and the company went bankrupt.
supply The act of providing something, usually goods or services, to meet the needs of another person. ■ "I need a supply of fresh fruit to keep my energy levels up throughout the day."
Trader A person who buys and sells goods or services, typically in a specific market or industry. ■ The stock trader made millions from buying and selling stocks at just the right time.
trades A series of bartering agreements where two or more people exchange goods or services. ■ "I traded my car for a lifetime supply of pizza and endless soda."
Transaction An exchange of goods, services, or money between two parties. ■ When I traded my old car for a new one at the dealership, that was a transaction.
transactions The act of exchanging goods, money, or services between two or more parties.<example></?><en>After months of negotiations, the two companies finally agreed on a mutually beneficial transaction that would benefit both parties.</en>
Tribute A fee or gift paid to a person in recognition of their services, achievements, or authority. ■ "I paid tribute to my favorite teacher by writing her a song."
utilities A collection of services or resources that are necessary for a community, organization, or individual to function properly. ■ "The utilities in this town are so expensive, I'm thinking about moving to a place with cheaper electricity and water."