industrial arts

American  

noun

1. (used with a plural verb) the methods of using tools and machinery, as taught in secondary and technical schools.

2. (used with a singular verb) a subject or course of study that teaches such methods and skills.

---

Etymology

Origin of industrial arts

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Frank Neff graduated from Purdue prior to his career as an industrial arts teacher.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2018

That same year was the last year industrial arts were taught at the school, and they’ve been slowly folded into the ag department, which helped drive participation.

From Washington Times • Jan. 29, 2017

For many years, he taught industrial arts and automotive technology to middle and high school students in Valley Stream, N.Y.,

From New York Times • Aug. 25, 2016

When Mr. Thompson completed his military service, he studied industrial arts and mathematics at UCLA.

From Washington Post • Sep. 23, 2015

Kristina nods and starts walking toward the street entrance, and I run across the parking lot and in the side door by the industrial arts wing.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King