industry
noun
the aggregate of manufacturing or technically productive enterprises in a particular field, often named after its principal product.
industries
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pluralof industry.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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According to more recent reporting in Forbes, the federal government now holds equity stakes in roughly 30 different companies across a range of industries.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
But high costs are starting to take a toll on some industries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
The heatwaves pummelling Europe this summer will have costly impacts on industries ranging from agriculture to tourism -- but that hasn't stopped stock markets from hitting all-time highs.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
“That’s been a common business strategy for lots of different industries in the past,” including phone companies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Both countries had to import raw materials to supply their war industries, and this was all done by ship.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
