Idiom idiom
twilight industry
Meaning
An industry that is fading away, perhaps because replaced by newer technology, or facing a lack of critical resources or a lack of consumer interest.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“Coal mining is often considered a twilight industry today.”
“Many workers are leaving the twilight industry of print newspapers to find jobs in digital media.”
“As automation and digital alternatives continue to expand, the traditional film photography market has become a classic example of a twilight industry.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026