the economy

noun

: the system in one's country of producing, buying, and selling goods

People are worried about (the state of) the economy.

Examples of the economy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

See how the lots are affecting the economy and environment. —Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Jan. 2026

Rodríguez is known for her close ties to Venezuela’s military and political elite and her role in managing the economy amid sanctions and chronic instability. —Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026

Nvidia is pushing software and hardware aimed at broadening the adoption of AI across the economy, including robotics, health care and heavy industry. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026

Repealing this could exacerbate the negative effects of climate change, endanger public health and potentially slow the economy, local environmental advocates told IndyStar in July. —Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for the economy

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