English

industry

ˈɪndəstɹi, ˈɪn.də.stri, ˈɪndəstri, ˈɪndʌstri
Meaning: a particular form of business or commercial activity
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈɪn.də.stri, ˈɪndəstri, ˈɪndʌstri

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Example sentences

The tourism industry is vital to the local economy.
The tourism industry is vital to the local economy.
The new program aims to green the local industry
The new program aims to green the local industry.
The company supplies parts to the automotive industry.
The company supplies parts to the automotive industry.
The government regulates the financial industry.
The government regulates the financial industry.
Steve Jobs was a true visionary who transformed the technology industry.
Steve Jobs was a true visionary who transformed the technology industry.

Usage Notes

Can refer to businesses of the same type (trade) or the production of goods in factories.

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