Industry
Noun
UK
/ˈɪn.də.stri/
US
/ˈɪn.də.stri/
Definition
Businesses or work that produce goods or services.
Example
"The film industry can influence people in a bad way by promoting violence or unrealistic ideas."
"Tourism is an important industry that provides jobs for many people worldwide."
"The car industry uses machines and skilled workers to produce vehicles efficiently."
Explanation
Industry is the work of making goods or providing services. For example, the car industry makes many vehicles every year. It can also mean a group of similar businesses, like the tourism industry. Industries are important because they provide jobs and products, but they can also have negative effects, like pollution, noise, or long working hours. People talk about industries to describe business work, production, and services that help the economy.