indie

noun

in·​die ˈin-dē How to pronounce indie (audio)
1
: one that is independent
especially : an unaffiliated record or movie production company
2
: something (such as a record or film) produced by an indie
indie adjective

Examples of indie in a Sentence

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Finally, thank you to our theatrical booker who has been independently booking indie cinema for decades. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2025 The indie retailer is partnering up with Mattel to debut a limited-edition line of clothing and accessories inspired by the tiny doll. Hannah Malach, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025 Neon, with a staff of 60 people, has pulled off the achievement twice in five years, making the indie film company the hottest label in town. Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025 Mainstream, indie and trade publications, such as Food & Wine, the New York Times Food section and Imbibe Magazine, also offer opportunities to build relationships with journalists, pitch story ideas and share press releases. Emily Reynolds Bergh, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for indie

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration from independent

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of indie was in 1928

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“Indie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indie. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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