industries
word · lemma: industry
Definition
Groups of businesses or factories that produce similar goods or services, such as the car industry or the food industry.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in formal and business contexts. Common collocations: 'manufacturing industries', 'creative industries', 'service industries'. Usually refers to a sector or type of business, not a single company. Don't confuse with 'factories' (individual places of production).
Example Sentences
Tourism and agriculture are important industries in this country.
basic
Many industries are using new technology to improve their products.
basic
Different industries have different rules and standards.
basic
The city has attracted several high-tech industries in recent years.
natural
Some industries are struggling because of global competition.
natural
There’s been a big shift in traditional industries toward automation lately.
natural