growth industry

noun

: a business that has become increasingly popular or profitable
also : an interest or activity that is increasingly popular or trendy

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Our aging population is creating more urgent needs for healthcare and social assistance/social service workers, an area that Jobs and Skills Australia cites as the largest growth industry. Aliza Knox, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 Through her efforts, Lisa has built a legacy of bolstering youth career readiness in key growth industries. Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025 Public-private partnerships ensure value in infrastructure projects, and growth industries like tech and defense are nurtured to deliver economic returns. Matt Morgan, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025 Moore himself is a millionaire, with a particularly large investment in a company that specializes in marijuana products, a growth industry in Maryland and elsewhere. Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for growth industry

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of growth industry was in 1954

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“Growth industry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth%20industry. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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