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moneymaker

MUH-nee-may-kuh

Moneymaker (noun) means a person, product, or venture that generates a lot of money. Example: “The new smartphone became the company's biggest moneymaker.”

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A person, product, or venture that generates a lot of money.
"The new smartphone became the company's biggest moneymaker."
"That food truck is a real moneymaker during festival season."

How to use moneymaker

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething highly profitable — a person, product, or business that brings in significant income.

When to use it

The word also has a well-known slang use referring to a person's backside, especially in dance or music lyrics — context makes the meaning clear.

Word forms

moneymakers plural, Moneymakers plural

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of "money" and "maker," first used in Middle English for someone who literally minted coins.

Origin: Middle English

cash cow money-spinner

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Frequently asked questions

What does “moneymaker” mean?

The word “moneymaker” means a person, product, or venture that generates a lot of money. In plain terms, something highly profitable — a person, product, or business that brings in significant income.

How do you pronounce “moneymaker”?

“Moneymaker” is pronounced MUH-nee-may-kuh (/ˈmʌniˌmeɪkɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “moneymaker” in a sentence?

Here is “moneymaker” used in a sentence: “The new smartphone became the company's biggest moneymaker.”

What part of speech is “moneymaker”?

“Moneymaker” is a noun.

Where does the word “moneymaker” come from?

The word “moneymaker” comes from Middle English. A straightforward compound of "money" and "maker," first used in Middle English for someone who literally minted coins.

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