millionaire

noun

mil·​lion·​aire ˌmi(l)-yə-ˈner 

ˈmi(l)-yə-ˌner

: a person whose wealth is estimated at a million or more (as of dollars or pounds)

Examples of millionaire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

France became a cautionary tale, with critics often pointing to estimates that tens of thousands of millionaires left while its wealth tax was in place. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

There aren’t enough millionaires or billionaires to pay for everything else. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 30 Oct. 2026

In 1893, the San Francisco Examiner approached four California super millionaires — today’s billionaires — for advice on prospering in the state. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

In the wake of a potential wealth tax in California and a new millionaires’ tax in Washington, Florida is a safe haven for billionaires trying to protect their fortunes (although not all will admit that’s the motive behind their move). — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French millionnaire, from million, from Middle French milion

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing millionaire

• multi-millionaire

Rhymes for millionaire

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware

Kids Definition

millionaire

noun

mil·​lion·​aire ˌmil-yə-ˈna(ə)r 

-ˈne(ə)r, 

ˈmil-yə-ˌna(ə)r, 

-ˌne(ə)r

: one whose wealth is estimated at a million or more (as of dollars)