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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These records span smaller bands with thrilling debuts, elder statesmen who continue to reinvent themselves, and indie artists who are just hitting their stride. Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2024 However, despite the months that have passed since its debut, the indie studio refrained from releasing it digitally or on other streaming platforms. Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Dec. 2024 Some of these games are smaller, lower-budget (but still great) indie titles, while some of them are massive triple-A games like GTA V, Call of Duty, and more. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024 By creating opportunities for collaboration and offering resources tailored to the indie music space, the platform is helping to reshape the landscape of the industry. Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 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 17 Dec. 2024.

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