All words
word

Industry

IH-nduh-stree

/ˈɪndʌstriː/

Listen

Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.

Syllable breakdown

industry

Dictionary meaning

The organized action of making of goods and services for sale.

Examples

  • American industry is making increased use of computers to control production.
  • Each industry has its own trade publications.

Synonyms: manufacture

People also look up

Serendipity

ser-en-DIP-i-tee

Petrichor

PET-ri-kor

Pulchritude

PUL-kri-tood

Ennui

ahn-WEE

Learn one new pronunciation a day

Get a word, name or idiom like “Industry” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.

Something wrong? Suggest a correction