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earner

Earner (noun) means a person who earns money, especially through employment. Example: “She's the main earner in the household.”

noun
1
A person who earns money, especially through employment.
"She's the main earner in the household."
2
Something, such as a product or business venture, that generates good profit.
"The new product line turned out to be a real earner for the company."

How to use earner

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who brings in income, or a product/venture that makes good money.

Common pairings
top earner big earner sole earner

Word forms

earners plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “earner” mean?

The word “earner” means a person who earns money, especially through employment. In plain terms, someone who brings in income, or a product/venture that makes good money.

How do you use “earner” in a sentence?

Here is “earner” used in a sentence: “She's the main earner in the household.”

What part of speech is “earner”?

“Earner” is a noun.

How many meanings does “earner” have?

“Earner” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who earns money, especially through employment.

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