Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

economic

[ek-uh-nom-ik, ee-kuh-] / ˌɛk əˈnɒm ɪk, ˌi kə- /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A boom in developments, service industry start-ups and university graduates, among other factors, has driven economic growth.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

It is an extension of the so-called "lipstick effect" economic theory that was popularised in the early 2000s, whereby people who couldn't afford to buy something really expensive would buy a little luxury item instead.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“In a way, this proves that investors who have been raising worries about how concentrated the market’s gains may have been right all along,” said Fundstrat’s economic strategist Hardika Singh.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A more competitive economic landscape makes it harder for unions to succeed the way they did in the 1950s, Strain added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Sadly, the diligent peasants almost never achieved the future economic security they so craved through their hard work in the present.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




Vocabulary lists containing economic


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "economic" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com