heavy industry

noun

: the production of goods (such as coal or steel) that are used to make other goods

Examples of heavy industry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Foundation, founded only in May 2024, describes itself as the only company building dual-use humanoid robots for both heavy industry and defense. — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

From the most concrete aspects—cooling, power, land—to the most abstract financial instruments, AI has morphed into a heavy industry. — Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026

In short, the energy is already exactly where the heavy industry needs it. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026

For example, Casa Familiar’s comprehensive air quality study in San Ysidro has helped shed light on the pollution South Bay communities endure from idling cars at the border, local heavy industry and Tijuana. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026

Rhymes for heavy industry

• interindustry