growth industry

noun

: a business that has become increasingly popular or profitable

also : an interest or activity that is increasingly popular or trendy

Examples of growth industry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the face of disruption, companies may need to rework their strategies and invest in emerging technologies to remain competitive or may have to enter higher-growth industries. — Harvard Business Review, 11 Aug. 2026

But covert foreign influence—secretive troll farms, hack-and-leaks, or viral deepfakes—remains a growth industry. — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Focusing on growth industries like AI and Big Data offers a safer long-term career path than high pay in declining sectors. — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Restrict development too much, and California risks slowing a key growth industry (and a large chunk of tax revenue). — James Ward, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for growth industry

• interindustry