industrial revolution

noun

: a rapid major change in an economy (as in England in the late 18th century) marked by the general introduction of power-driven machinery or by an important change in the prevailing types and methods of use of such machines

Examples of industrial revolution in a Sentence

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The other is the worry that a new industrial revolution will allow machines to disrupt and replace humans in every—or almost every—area of society, from transport to the military to healthcare. —Nicholas Wright, Foreign Affairs, 10 July 2018

The industrial revolution literally reshaped America’s kitchens. —Melvin Backman, Quartz, 19 Dec. 2024

Together, the different industrial revolutions have driven economic growth and created a world economy of USD 115 trillion today. —Sarwant Singh, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

At the same time, the industrial revolution was in full swing, prompting advancements in mass production and making goods of all sort more available and affordable. —Michelle Mastro, JSTOR Daily, 18 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

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industrial revolution

noun

: a rapid major change in an economy (as in England in the late 18th century) marked by the general introduction of power-driven machinery