industries

in-dus-tries · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of industry; branches of economic or commercial activity.

  2. 2.

    Manufacturing enterprises collectively.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    service industries — businesses providing services rather than goods
  • •
    heavy industries — industries involving large-scale production of heavy goods
  • •
    creative industries — sectors based on individual creativity and talent

Related words

See also: industrial, industry, sector
Synonyms: businesses, sectors, trades

Etymology

From Latin industria ("diligence, activity"), from industrius ("diligent"). The word evolved to mean organized economic activity and manufacturing sectors.