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

Hammack spent much of her career on Wall Street with Goldman Sachs, latterly serving as co-head of the global financing group and a member of the management committee—and as such still keeps a close eye on financial markets as a barometer of the economy’s health. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025

The spending outlook on apparel and footwear is higher among Republican respondents, while the opposite was true for those indicating affiliation with the Democratic party, a possible reflection on differing views on where the economy is headed. —Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025

Movies actually are listed as an exception to presidential authority under the International Emergency Powers Act, which gives the president authority to address threats to national security and the economy. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025

That’s in part because of the surge in tourism and the economy expected with the Olympics. —Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for the economy

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