profitable
adjective
prof·it·able
ˈprä-fə-tə-bəl 
ˈpräf-tə-bəl
: affording profits : yielding advantageous returns or results
Examples of profitable in a Sentence
The movie was very profitable.
selling real estate on the side turned out to be a profitable venture for the stay-at-home mom
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So does Delta Air Lines, which also ranks high with customers and is now the country’s most profitable carrier.
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
The closures reflect Walmart’s shifting supply chain strategy, which has resulted in faster delivery along with a profitable e-commerce operation.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Match your strategy to your goals The most profitable approach to selling your silver also depends on your broader financial goals.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The company is still burning cash and is not yet profitable.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
The closures reflect Walmart’s shifting supply chain strategy, which has resulted in faster delivery along with a profitable e-commerce operation.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Match your strategy to your goals The most profitable approach to selling your silver also depends on your broader financial goals.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The company is still burning cash and is not yet profitable.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for profitable
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“Profitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/profitable. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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profitable
adjective
prof·it·able
ˈprä-fə-tə-bəl
: affording profits : yielding advantageous returns or results
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