plural industries
1
a
: the process of making products by using machinery and factories
He favors policies that promote industry.
b
: a group of businesses that provide a particular product or service
the automobile/oil/computer industry
the tourist/entertainment industry
She invested in several large industries.
She became so popular that a whole industry grew up around her and her image.
2
: the habit of working hard and steadily
She is admired for her industry. [=industriousness]
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“Industry.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/industry. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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