Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Cottage Industry.
Cottage Industry - as a noun
Small-scale industry that can be carried on at home by family members using their own equipment
Example Sentences
"Many people in this village are engaged in cottage industry, mainly producing handcrafted items."
"The cottage industry of weaving and spinning wool has been practiced for generations in this region."
"Her grandmother used to run a cottage industry making homemade jams and preserves."
"The government is trying to promote cottage industry to boost employment in rural areas."
"Artisanal cheese-making is a thriving cottage industry in this small town."