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Industry

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈɪndəstri/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈɪndəstri/"]/

Meaning of Industry

the production of goods from raw materials, especially in factories

In simple words: A specific area of business or work.

Industry in a sentence

• The technology industry is rapidly evolving with new innovations.
• Many people work in the entertainment industry, including actors and producers.
• The manufacturing industry provides numerous jobs in our city.
• In the fashion industry, trends change quickly and often.
• The service industry includes businesses like restaurants and hotels.
• Agriculture is an important industry that feeds the population.
• Job stability can vary greatly in different industries.

How to use Industry

Use 'industry' in contexts related to business and economics. Avoid using it informally. It is appropriate in both written and spoken language when discussing markets or sectors.

Grammar pattern

industry + noun (e.g., industry standard)

Memory hint

Think of 'in-dust-tree' — imagine a tree made of machines and factories.

Related words

Collocations with Industry

• booming
• growing
• thriving
• benefit
• develop
• encourage
• boom
• develop
• expand
• executive
• leader
• expert
• in industry
• within industry
• a captain of industry
• commerce and industry
• regulation of (an) industry
• booming
• growing
• thriving
• benefit
• develop
• encourage
• boom
• develop
• expand
• executive
• leader
• expert
• in industry
• within industry
• a captain of industry
• commerce and industry
• regulation of (an) industry

Synonyms for Industry

• sector
• field
• trade
• business
• market

Opposites of Industry

• amateur
• hobby

Common mistakes with Industry

• Confusing 'industry' with 'sector' in informal contexts.
• Using 'industries' in singular contexts.
• Mispronouncing it as 'in-dust-ry' instead of 'in-duh-stree'.

Frequently asked questions about Industry

What does Industry mean?

A specific area of business or work.

What is the definition of Industry?

the production of goods from raw materials, especially in factories

How do you use Industry in a sentence?

The technology industry is rapidly evolving with new innovations.

Can you give another example of Industry?

Many people work in the entertainment industry, including actors and producers.

What are synonyms for Industry?

Common alternatives include sector, field, trade, business, market.

What is the opposite of Industry?

Opposite meanings include amateur, hobby.

What words go with Industry?

It commonly pairs with booming, growing, thriving, benefit, develop, encourage, boom, develop, expand, executive, leader, expert, in industry, within industry, a captain of industry, commerce and industry, regulation of (an) industry, booming, growing, thriving, benefit, develop, encourage, boom, develop, expand, executive, leader, expert, in industry, within industry, a captain of industry, commerce and industry, regulation of (an) industry.

What are common mistakes when using Industry?

Confusing 'industry' with 'sector' in informal contexts. Using 'industries' in singular contexts. Mispronouncing it as 'in-dust-ry' instead of 'in-duh-stree'.

How do you pronounce Industry?

US: /["/ˈɪndəstri/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɪndəstri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Industry?

Use 'industry' in contexts related to business and economics. Avoid using it informally. It is appropriate in both written and spoken language when discussing markets or sectors.

What CEFR level is Industry?

"Industry" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.