Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

business formal

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.42 in modern English

Syllables: busi-ness -for-mal
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

4

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A style of professional dress that is the most formal level of business attire.

Uncountable

adj

Designating such a style.

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

more business formal (comparative) most business formal (superlative)

Frequently Paired Words

business casual smart casual

Questions

What does business formal mean?: A style of professional dress that is the most formal level of business attire.

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