industrial

The word “industrial” means relating to industry, especially manufacturing. In plain terms, relating to factories, manufacturing, or heavy-duty equipment.

“Industrial” is pronounced ihn-DUHS-tree-uhl (/ɪnˈdʌs.tɹi.əl/ in IPA).

Here is “industrial” used in a sentence: “The city's industrial district is full of old warehouses and factories.”

The opposite of “industrial” — its antonyms — are nonindustrial and unindustrial.

“Industrial” is an adjective.

The word “industrial” comes from French. From French industriel, built from industry plus -al.

“Industrial” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

“Industrial” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to industry, especially manufacturing.

Industrial relates to making or producing goods — factories, plants, and heavy machinery. Commercial relates to trade and business: buying, selling, offices, and retail. An industrial site manufactures products; a commercial site sells them or provides services. In property, the two are usually zoned and regulated separately.

Anything tied to manufacturing or production: a factory, an industrial estate, heavy machinery, a steel plant, or industrial chemicals. The word also describes a look or style — 'industrial design,' with exposed metal, brick, and pipework — borrowed from the appearance of real factories and warehouses.

Industrial describes areas and buildings used for manufacturing and production, such as factories and warehouses. Residential describes places where people live — houses and apartments. In town planning, land is commonly divided into industrial, commercial, and residential zones so that noisy production stays separate from homes.