industry noun (PRODUCTION)

B2 [U] the companies and activities involved in the process of producing goods for sale, especially in a factory or special area:
trade and industry
industry and commerce
The city needs to attract more industry.
The strike seriously reduced coal deliveries to industry.
industry noun (TYPE OF WORK)

B1 [C] the people and activities involved in one type of business:
the gas/electricity industry
the tourist industry
manufacturing industries
The computer industry has been booming.
› [C] disapproving something that is produced or is available in large quantities and makes a lot of money:
the heritage industry