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service industry

British

noun

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

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service industry Cultural

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

Example Sentences

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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 started taking off in 2004, following the adoption of a scheme allowing film projects to register for a cash rebate.

From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025

Nationwide efforts are attempting to bolster childcare and make it a viable resource for service industry workers.

From Salon • Dec. 8, 2024

In the tradition of the service industry, they promise to take back pupils unable to meet the standardized criteria.

From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai

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