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Rarecottage industry
The correct spelling is cottage industry.
How to pronounce cottage industry
noun
Say it like: Cot-taj-e i-ndu-str-ee
The correct spelling is cottage industry. A job or occupation carried out at home or on a part-time basis. For example: "A craft such as quilting may be pursued as a hobby or as a cottage industry."
Usage Examples
“A craft such as quilting may be pursued as a hobby or as a cottage industry.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A job or occupation carried out at home or on a part-time basis.
- 2.A small-scale industry, with relatively few employees or a limited customer base or low economic impact.
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