make a living

phrase

: to earn the money one needs to pay for housing, food, etc.

He made a living by working as a cook.

Examples of make a living in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For sellers trying to make a living from secondhand clothing, the work extends well beyond posting listings. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

San Diego is pushing back against robotaxis just weeks after Waymo publicly unveiled its expansion to the Southern California city, with officials saying such services could threaten people’s ability to make a living. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

To make a living room feel bigger without removing furniture, float pieces a few inches from the walls. — The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026

This allowed flexibility in her schedule to make a living while being there for her children. — Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for make a living

• almsgiving
• caregiving
• forgiving
• misgiving
• nonliving
• reliving
• thanksgiving
• giving
• sieving
• unforgiving