indie
Americannoun
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an independently or privately owned business, especially a film or music company that is not affiliated with a larger and more commercial company.
to work for an indie.
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a movie or other work produced by such a company.
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a genre of music, especially pop or rock, that is independently produced.
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a person who works for an independently owned business or is self-employed.
adjective
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noting or relating to an indie.
an indie film producer;
an indie video game.
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noting or relating to independently produced music.
indie rock;
an indie pop group.
noun
Etymology
Origin of indie
First recorded in 1940–45; ind(ependent) + -ie
Example Sentences
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Weeks after winning the best new artist Grammy, she bagged the evening's most coveted Album Of The Year gong, beating out indie singer Sam Fender, rockers Wolf Alice, pop star Lily Allen and rapper Dave.
From Barron's
The tour kicked off at Mama Roux's club in front of a few hundred fans who were attracted as much by his ebullient indie music as their curiosity in the Beckham clan.
From BBC
For an indie artist, Moreno boasts an impressive slate of accolades.
From Los Angeles Times
His guest for week 28 is Oli Fox from indie band Good Neighbours, who supports West Ham.
From BBC
Weisz has done everything from quirky indie films to prestige drama to high-octane action to Marvel.
From Los Angeles Times
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