for-profit
adjective
for-prof·it
ˈfȯr-ˈprä-fət 
: established, maintained, or conducted for the purpose of making a profit
for-profit businesses
Examples of for-profit in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
That’s because the for-profit utilities are taking advantage of low-cost solar electricity generation.
—
Bob Norberg, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
However, the organization announced the completion of its conversion to a fully for-profit public benefit corporation in October this year.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
The bet is that the big players in the for-profit health care system will recognize the value that caregivers bring to mental health treatment.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025
Typically, bonuses in the nonprofit sector are smaller than in the for-profit world.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for for-profit
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Bob Norberg, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
However, the organization announced the completion of its conversion to a fully for-profit public benefit corporation in October this year.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
The bet is that the big players in the for-profit health care system will recognize the value that caregivers bring to mental health treatment.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025
Typically, bonuses in the nonprofit sector are smaller than in the for-profit world.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for for-profit
Cite this Entry
“For-profit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for-profit. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share