moneymaker

noun

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

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Baseball has been a solid moneymaker for me over the past couple of weeks, with very few bad days. David Troy, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026 Or with any of the other surefire moneymakers. Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026 The momentous task of turning around its moneymaker Gucci remains a key issue. Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026 Consuming large amounts of booze is one of the big appeals of cruise ships — and alcohol is a moneymaker for cruise lines. Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moneymaker

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 21 May. 2026.

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