light industry

American  

[lahyt in-duh-stree] / ˈlaɪt ˈɪn də stri /

noun

light industries plural

1. a manufacturing sector or activity that uses relatively small amounts of power, raw materials, and space, typically having a smaller environmental impact and producing goods that are easier to transport (contrasted with heavy industry).

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• light-industry
  adjective
• light industrial
  adjective

Inflected Forms

noun

• light industries
  plural

Example Sentences

The proposal calls for 1,697 homes, commercial sites, two elementary schools, three parks, an equestrian center, and an area zoned for light industry, as well as measures to protect the oak tree.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2023

They include O Su Yong, a party secretary and director of the economy department; Pak Hun, vice premier of the cabinet responsible for construction; and Han Kwang Sang, chief of the party's light industry department.

From Reuters • Sep. 12, 2023

Using tax breaks and other incentives, the United States has attempted to build up first light industry, then a petrochemical economy, and later pharmaceuticals and electronics.

From Washington Post • Jan. 12, 2023

When phase one is built out — another 20 years down the road, potentially, depending on economic factors — city and port planners expect a mélange of commerce, residences, parks, promenades and light industry.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 6, 2018

According to the official figures for 1967 based on 1966 prices, the food industry accounted for nearly one-third and light industry for almost one-fourth of the total industrial output.

From Area Handbook for Albania by Elpern, Sarah Jane