Industrial

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈdʌstriːəl/

Industrial (adjective)

  1. Connected with factories or the production of goods.
  2. Involving large-scale production or manufacturing processes.
  3. A genre of music with harsh, mechanical sounds.

Examples

  • The industrial area is expanding rapidly.
  • Industrial pollution affects the environment.

Common collocations: industrial zone, industrial waste, industrial output, industrial capacity, industrial band

Synonyms of Industrial

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Industrial

  • When contrasting with farming or rural activities.