Synonyms for

Industry

Verb / ˈɪndʌstri: / Another word for industry — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Industry refers to economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials, manufacturing of goods, and the provision of services.

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Common collocations

  • heavy industry
  • light industry
  • service industry
  • manufacturing industry
  • information industry
  • growing industry
  • declining industry
  • thriving industry

Word family

adjective industrial

Usage note

Often refers to a specific sector of economic activity, like the 'car industry' or 'tech industry'. Can also mean diligent effort or hard work.

Example sentences

  1. The steel industry has been declining for many years.
  2. My father works in the entertainment industry.
  3. The fashion industry is always changing.
  4. We need to support the local industry.
  5. The automobile industry is a major contributor to the economy.

Quotes

  • The best way to predict the future is to create it. - Peter Drucker
  • Success in business requires training and discipline and hard work. But if you’re not frightened by these things, the opportunities are just as great today as they ever were. - David Rockefeller
  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt

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