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industrial

/ɪnˈdʌstɹɪəl/

When used as an adjective, "industrial" often describes things that are heavy-duty or built to last longer than normal household items. Be careful not to confuse it with "industrious," which describes a person who works hard. "Industrial" refers to factories and machines, while "industrious" refers to a person's work ethic.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Chloe is at her apartment and Karen is at home.

Karen Smith

I'm coming over to help you clean. Bring an industrial vacuum or it's hopeless.

Chloe Smith

Omg stop. I can't even deal with this right now.

💡

Karen uses 'industrial' to describe a heavy-duty vacuum cleaner capable of handling extreme messes, reflecting her aggressive approach to cleanliness. Chloe responds with the slang phrase 'can't even deal', a common hyperbolic expression used by young adults to signal being overwhelmed or annoyed.

Meanings

adjective

Relating to or characterized by the industrial arts, manufacturing, or the large-scale production of goods in factories.

"The city's industrial district is filled with warehouses and textile mills."

adjective

Designed for use in an industry rather than for domestic or commercial purposes.

"They installed an industrial-strength vacuum cleaner to handle the construction debris."

Related Words

production economic

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