moneymaker

noun

mon·​ey·​mak·​er ˈmə-nē-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce moneymaker (audio)
Synonyms of moneymakernext
1
: one that accumulates wealth
2
: one (such as a plan or product) that produces profit
moneymaking adjective or noun

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Ahead of the ceremony, pundits thought Sinners might stand a chance of winning this award, as the producers are historically more apt to award bigger moneymakers. Joe Reid, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026 The Sphere’s other main attraction is its Wizard of Oz experience, which has become a significant moneymaker for the venue, surprassing $260 million in ticket sales back in January. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026 The Experiences division has been a substantial moneymaker for Disney, with $36 billion in annual revenue in fiscal 2025 and 185,000 employees worldwide. Michelle Chapman, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026 Tourism, one of Cuba’s major moneymakers, is down by 70% since 2018. Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moneymaker

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of moneymaker was in 1834

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“Moneymaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moneymaker. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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