noun
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.”
noun
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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 notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of "money" and "maker," first used in Middle English for someone who literally minted coins.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for moneymaker
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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.
