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service industry

British  

noun

  1. an industry that provides services, such as transport or entertainment, rather than goods

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

service industry Cultural  
  1. An industry that produces services rather than goods. Examples include transportation, banking, retail trade, and entertainment.


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His masquerades flattered his clientele, and their demand created a service industry.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

His upbringing and his experience in the service industry shaped his political views, said Soto-Martínez, who was elected with the support of the Democratic Socialists of America’s L.A. chapter.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

Hungary's film service industry also gives breakout opportunities to talented artists, such as set decorator Zsuzsanna Sipos.

From Barron's Nov. 30, 2025

The number of discounts increased by 25% in 2024 and the discounts were steeper, says Maria Vanifatova from food service industry insights firm Meaningful Vision.

From BBC Jan. 17, 2025

During the past decade, as Hong Kong's manufacturing   industry moved to the mainland, its service industry has grown   rapidly and now accounts for 91% of the territory's GDP.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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