English · Work & Business
industry
/ˈɪn.də.stri/
[/ˈɪn.də.stri/]
branch of production
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The companies and activities involved in producing a particular type of goods or service.
Example
The car industry employs millions of people and shapes the economy of many countries.
The car industry employs millions of people and shapes the economy of many countries.
Etymology
From Latin 'industria' meaning 'diligence, hard work'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for economic sectors and also to describe hard work (industriousness).