indie

noun

in·​die ˈin-dē 

1

: one that is independent

especially : an unaffiliated record or movie production company

2

: something (such as a record or film) produced by an indie

indie adjective

Examples of indie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

See you at the indies next spring. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026

City of God is an indie that broke big in the aughts, and for good reason. — Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026

There are several pro wrestlers on the indies currently who are finding success with their own branding and marketing as well. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

With the murky rights issues that have befallen many ’90s indies cleared up, the film is ready to be rediscovered by a new generation. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration from independent

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for indie

• hindi
• lindy
• sindhi
• windy