industrial arts

noun

plural in form but singular in construction
: a subject taught in elementary and secondary schools that aims at developing manual skill and familiarity with tools and machines

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of industrial arts was in 1815

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“Industrial arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/industrial%20arts. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

industrial arts

singular or plural noun
: a subject taught in elementary and secondary schools that aims at developing skills necessary for working with tools and machines
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