: a business that has become increasingly popular or profitable
also: an interest or activity that is increasingly popular or trendy
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebInnovation has also made financial technology a growth industry, with many looking for secure and robust digital solutions in global trade. Antonio Tombanane, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2021 The antiabortion movement fuels a growth industry: pregnancy centers.Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2022 Harrison emphasized the medicinal and other beneficial effects of cannabis, a growth industry that can spur employment and investment. Stephen Singer, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2022 After languishing for decades in philosophy departments, the study of happiness has become a growth industry. J. Budziszewski, WSJ, 15 Apr. 2022 Books aside, Leibovitz works in magazines, of course, which have not seemed much of a growth industry these days. Christopher Borrelli, chicagotribune.com, 29 Dec. 2021 There's also a growth industry of exploitative master's degrees that impose costs similar to a JD but offer none of the professional benefits. Samuel Goldman, The Week, 22 Dec. 2021 The Lone Eagle’s continental tour cemented his fame and helped turn American aviation into a growth industry for the next half century. Rinker Buck, WSJ, 10 Oct. 2021 Sleep monitoring is a growth industry for Silicon Valley.Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2021 See More