the economy

noun

: the system in one's country of producing, buying, and selling goods

People are worried about (the state of) the economy.

Examples of the economy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Making pathways to the jobs of the future easier to navigate is in the interest of companies and workers alike, and will pay off for households, communities and the economy at large. — Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

While there is some semblance of natural resource extraction, such as timber, seafood catches and cranberries, for the most part, the coastal town of about 1,400 people has had to pivot to invigorate the economy. — Saige Miller, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026

Staying away could offend the kingdom, and firms that don’t stand with Saudi Arabia now risk missing out when the economy bounces back. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Tourism remains an equally important pillar of the economy, but the emphasis is increasingly on quality, connectivity and investment rather than volume alone. — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the economy

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