cottage industry
1 of 1noun/ˈkɑːtɪdʒ ˈɪndəstri/
Forms:cottage industries
1
a small-scale business or manufacturing activity that is done at home or in small workshops, often by individuals or families
- In the past, many families worked in cottage industries making textiles.
- The region is known for its cottage industry of handmade pottery.
- Cottage industries often produce goods for local markets.
- The cottage industry of knitting has become popular again.
- She started a cottage industry by making homemade candles.