noun
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 notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who brings in income, or a product/venture that makes good money.
Common pairings
top earner
big earner
sole earner
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Word forms
- Plural
- earners
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Synonyms
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wage earner
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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.
