service industry

noun

: a type of business that provides services to customers rather than producing a product
jobs in the service industries

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And like so many in the service industry, tips are an important part of her job. — Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Hotels are at half capacity, and the service industry has laid off or relocated a large portion of its workers. — Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2026 In the food service industry, restaurants and fast-food chains are currently placing a lot of emphasis on protein. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026 Democratic socialist says policies are 'wildly popular' Hong, a 37-year-old service industry worker and single mother, pitches herself as the only candidate who can speak to working-class issues. — Gaby Vinick, ABC News, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for service industry

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“Service industry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/service%20industry. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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