service industry; service sector
Refers broadly to industries that provide services rather than goods, such as retail, hospitality, finance, and healthcare.
In Japan, the service industry accounts for a large part of the economy.
She has worked in the service sector for many years.
He has worked in the service industry for many years.
My younger sister works in a service-industry job, like at a hotel.
This company mainly runs a service-industry business.
The service industry has developed along with economic growth.