industries
n. countablen. the different groups of businesses that make or sell specific types of products or services. For example, you might talk about the car, fashion, or travel industries.
n. distinct sectors of economic activity involving the large-scale production of goods or the provision of services. Often used to categorise the economy into specific branches such as manufacturing, finance, or agriculture.
Many different industries use computers to manage their work.
The government is investing in green industries to create new jobs and protect the environment.
Technological disruption has forced traditional industries to rethink their business models or risk becoming obsolete in an increasingly digital global marketplace.
Usually used in the plural when referring to multiple economic sectors; the singular form can also refer to the quality of being hardworking.