Economic Sectors

8 words in this vocabulary list

noun a region in the Midwestern United States known for its production of corn

  • The Corn Belt is a region in the Midwestern United States known for its fertile soil and high corn production.
  • I heard that the Corn Belt is where you can find the best corn on the cob.
  • People in the Corn Belt sure know how to grow some killer corn.
  • Living in the Corn Belt feels like being surrounded by fields of gold during the harvest season.

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adjective relating to or characterized by industry; suitable for factories or manufacturing

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  • The industrial sector plays a crucial role in the country's economy.
  • My dad works in the industrial part of town.
  • That new car is totally industrial, dude.
  • Her mind was like a well-oiled industrial machine, processing information quickly and efficiently.

noun a type of shellfish with a rough irregular shell that is eaten as a delicacy

  • The chef prepared a delicate oyster dish for the guests.
  • Let's grab some oysters at the seafood restaurant.
  • I heard this place serves the best oysters in town!
  • She kept her emotions hidden, like a pearl inside an oyster.

noun domestic fowl, such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese, raised for meat or eggs

  • Poultry farming is a common agricultural practice in many countries.
  • My grandma raises poultry in her backyard.
  • Let's grab some fried chicken from that poultry joint.
  • The company's financial troubles have come home to roost, like a flock of poultry.

noun a mathematical instrument consisting of two rulers connected at one end by a joint

  • The healthcare sector plays a crucial role in providing medical services to the public.
  • I'm looking to invest in the tech sector because it's been performing well lately.
  • She's a real pro in the fashion sector, always ahead of the trends.
  • In the sector of love, she was a true expert, knowing exactly how to win someone's heart.

noun a person or thing that is third in order or level

adjective relating to or denoting a higher education institution that offers courses beyond the secondary level

  • The tertiary education sector plays a crucial role in shaping the future workforce.
  • I'm thinking about pursuing a tertiary degree after finishing high school.
  • I heard that party is going to be lit, it's at the tertiary campus.
  • In the hierarchy of needs, self-actualization is considered a tertiary concern.

noun the cultivation or growing of olive trees for the production of olives or olive oil

  • Oliviculture is the agricultural practice of cultivating olive trees for their fruit.
  • My uncle's family has been in oliviculture for generations.
  • I never thought I'd be into oliviculture, but now I love tending to my olive trees.
  • In the business world, oliviculture refers to nurturing and growing a successful enterprise.

noun a type of public transportation vehicle in Kenya and other parts of East Africa, typically a minibus or van

  • The matatu driver was fined for overloading passengers.
  • Let's take a matatu to town instead of walking.
  • I heard the matatu ride was lit with good music and fast driving.
  • The matatu of life takes us on unpredictable journeys.