uncountable the production of goods, especially those made in factories. The part of industry that involves the production of steel, coal, or large goods such as aircraft is called heavy industry. The part of industry that involves the production of small goods, for example electronic equipment, is called light industry
The town was severely hit by the decline in industry.
Synonyms and related words
The process or business of making goods
industry
production
making
1a
uncountable the people and organizations involved in producing goods
action by the government to ease industry’s fears
Synonyms and related words
Producers and product names and standards
the ANSI
BS
the BSI
1b
only before nounbelonging to or connected with industry
industry experts/leaders/officials
Synonyms and related words
Describing or relating to factories and producing goods
automated
factory
industrial
1c
countable a particular industry, trade, or service and the people who work in it
the nuclear/chemical/pharmaceutical industry
Synonyms and related words
Economy and economics
agronomics
austerity
boom
2
countable usually singularan activity or business that has become very successful, especially one that you think makes an unfair profit or is not necessary
another keep-fit video from the burgeoningfitness industry
Synonyms and related words
General types of business or company
account
acquisition
affiliate
3
uncountable formalhard work and effort
He still believed that honesty and industry would lead to success.
Synonyms and related words
Hard work and effort
heavy lifting
ask
work
industry
noun
US /ˈɪndəstri/
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Word Forms
singular
industry
plural
industries
DEFINITIONS3
1
uncountable the production of goods, especially those made in factories. The part of industry that involves the production of steel, coal, or large goods such as aircraft is called heavy industry. The part of industry that involves the production of small goods, for example electronic equipment, is called light industry
The town was severely hit by the decline in industry.
Synonyms and related words
The process or business of making goods
industry
production
making
1a
uncountable the people and organizations involved in producing goods
action by the government to ease industry’s fears
Synonyms and related words
Producers and product names and standards
the ANSI
the BSI
industry
1b
countable a particular industry, trade, or service and the people who work in it
the nuclear/chemical/pharmaceutical industry
Synonyms and related words
Economy and economics
agronomics
austerity
boom
1c
only before nounbelonging to or connected with industry
industry experts/leaders/officials
Synonyms and related words
Describing or relating to factories and producing goods
automated
factory
industrial
2
countable usually singularan activity or business that has become very successful, especially one that you think makes an unfair profit or is not necessary
another workoutvideo from the burgeoningfitness industry
Synonyms and related words
General types of business or company
account
acquisition
affiliate
3
uncountable formalhard work and effort
He still believed that honesty and industry would lead to success.