noun
General Slang
the industry
thuh IN-duh-stree · noun · informal
In LA, the entertainment business.
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Definitions
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Shorthand in Los Angeles for the entertainment industry, film, TV, or music.
“Everyone at that party works in the industry.”
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the industry In A Sentence
Everyone at that party works in the industry.
Origin & Usage
Los Angeles usage centered on Hollywood.
People Also Ask
What does 'the industry' mean in LA?
In Los Angeles, 'the industry' is shorthand for the entertainment business, film, television, and music, without needing to specify which one.
Why is it just called 'the industry'?
Because entertainment so dominates the local economy and culture in LA that locals treat it as the industry by default.
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