moneymaker

noun

mon·​ey·​mak·​er ˈmə-nē-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce moneymaker (audio)
1
: one that accumulates wealth
2
: one (such as a plan or product) that produces profit
moneymaking adjective or noun

Examples of moneymaker in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of moneymaker was in 1834

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“Moneymaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moneymaker. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

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