industrial
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.relating to factories, the making of goods, or the people who work there.
adj.pertaining to the production of goods, particularly through large-scale manufacturing and mechanical processes.
Simple“The city has a large industrial zone where most of the car factories are located.”
In context“The government introduced new subsidies to encourage industrial growth in the northern provinces, focusing specifically on sustainable manufacturing technologies.”
Synonymsmanufacturingfactory madeAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.very strong, large, or powerful, like the machines used in factories.
adj.possessing the scale, durability, or power characteristic of machinery used in industry.
Simple“We had to use an industrial cleaner to get the oil stains off the garage floor.”
In context“The facility required an industrial cooling system to prevent the massive server banks from overheating during peak usage hours.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
adj.a style of music that uses harsh, mechanical sounds.
adj.relating to a genre of experimental music characterized by harsh, transgressive, or mechanical sounds and themes.
Simple“He likes listening to industrial music while he works out because of the heavy beat.”
In context“The band's early work is a seminal example of industrial noise, blending found sounds with distorted electronic rhythms.”
- 04 C1 Advanced
n.a company involved in manufacturing, or the stocks and bonds of such a company.
n.an enterprise engaged in the production of tangible goods, or a security issued by such a corporation.
Simple“The stock market fell today, led by a drop in major industrials.”
In context“Investors shifted their capital from tech startups to reliable industrials as the economic forecast began to favor established manufacturing firms.”
Synonymsblue chip - 05 C2 Proficiency
n.a film made for a company to show its workers or customers, not for the public.
n.a film or video produced for internal use within a specific industry or corporation rather than for general theatrical release.
Simple“Before he became famous, the actor worked on an industrial for a tractor company.”
In context“The production house specializes in high-end industrials designed to train employees on complex safety protocols in chemical plants.”
Synonymscorporate video
industrial vs industrious — Industrial describes the systems and machinery of production, while industrious describes a person who works hard.
Usage industrial action · industrial scale · industrial procedure
“The Karnaphuli river in Chattogram, Bangladesh, where plastic waste and industrial effluents are dumped every day.”
“It added any patients affected by the industrial action would be contacted directly and an alternative date would be arranged as soon as possible.”
From French industriel. By surface analysis, industry + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.