industry
noun
the aggregate of manufacturing or technically productive enterprises in a particular field, often named after its principal product.
mini-industry
-
a word derived from
industry.
Example Sentences
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There’s a whole mini-industry of online stores specializing in FSA-approved items.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 26, 2022
Some were from a mini-industry of people who are paid to wait in line to buy the latest smartphones and other consumer crazes for clients.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 6, 2022
The movie has since become a mini-industry, spawning a hit Broadway show, multiple straight-to-video sequels and merchandise galore.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2017
Gossip fans are overwhelmed with options, given how quickly the mini-industry has ballooned over the past decade.
From The Verge ● Jun. 7, 2017
Slide Show: Taking the High Road Pledge Prep A mini-industry of blogs, Web sites, books and consultants now helps young women prepare for sorority recruitment and all its fallout.
From New York Times ● Jul. 20, 2012
