the Industrial Revolution

noun

: the major social and economic changes that occurred in Britain, Europe, and the U.S. in the late 18th and early 19th centuries when new machinery, new sources of power, and new ways of manufacturing products were developed

Examples of the Industrial Revolution in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Woven from the rich tapestry of immigration, these songs became the soundtrack for the Industrial Revolution, the World Wars, and the staggering social changes of the 20th century. —Time, 6 May 2026

In each case of transformation—the Industrial Revolution, electrification, computerization—the economy didn’t just survive the disruption. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 May 2026

The inaugural Nottingham Caves Festival on October 17 aims to promote this unique aspect of the city by raising public awareness about the enduring importance of the caves, particularly during the Industrial Revolution, when housing was scarce. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026

Let’s go back to the Industrial Revolution, when all the workers wanted to smash up the machinery. —Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 1 May 2026

Rhymes for the Industrial Revolution

• ablution
• aleutian
• confucian
• dilution
• elution
• locution
• pollution
• solution
• volution
• absolution
• allocution
• attribution