Noun
an industry that provides services rather than tangible objects
Source: WordNetAmong the hardest hit sectors was the service industry, particularly accommodation and food service. Source: Internet
Arkansas began to diversify its economy following World War II and now relies on its service industry as well as aircraft, poultry, steel and tourism in addition to cotton and rice. Source: Internet
As service industry workers struggle to get a foothold in these uncertain times, various services have popped up to assist those who are struggling. Source: Internet
I spent a lot of time as a younger person in the service industry so I like to think I marginalized the archaic practice by at least having everything ready to go when called upon. Source: Internet
Cowher said he and his wife traveled to Hawaii and then spent time in New York, dining in restaurants just before the coronavirus pandemic forced most of the service industry to close. Source: Internet
Following an order from the governor last week that closed schools and basically brought the service industry to a halt, nearly 148,000 Massachusetts residents filed for unemployment benefits, the Boston Business Journal. Source: Internet