millionaire

noun

mil·lion·aire | \ ˌmi(l)-yə-ˈner

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Definition of millionaire

: 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 Walker is known for becoming America's first female (not Black female, just first female) millionaire after developing a successful line of Black hair care products. — Rasha Ali, USA TODAY, "12 movies to watch for Women's History Month, from 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' to 'Homecoming'," 24 Mar. 2021 But Bennett, who became a millionaire as a tech entrepreneur, is now running a technocratic campaign focused on ending the pandemic and restoring the economy. — Washington Post, "As Israelis head back to elections, there’s a new twist: Democrats in Washington," 16 Mar. 2021 But the pictures of Mrs. Onassis made Hustler infamous overnight, and made Mr. Flynt a millionaire. — New York Times, "Larry Flynt, Who Built a Porn Empire With Hustler, Dies at 78," 10 Feb. 2021 Foster, a popular millionaire businessman who got major changes in education policy and lawsuit rules through the Legislature, was 90. — The Associated Press, NOLA.com, "Busy hurricane season, racial injustice, coronavirus: Louisiana's top stories of 2020," 28 Dec. 2020 Still, that person will become a millionaire, Kentucky Lottery announced. — Ayana Archie, The Courier-Journal, "$1M lottery ticket sold at Louisville Circle K store," 9 Mar. 2021 Kelly was going to retire from her job and become a millionaire by investing in apartments. — Terry Painter, Forbes, "Forming A Real Estate Syndication: Why Not Start At The Top?," 2 Mar. 2021 Work on the 32,000-square-foot property, which the millionaire calls the Château Diter, started in 2005 at the site of what was a 2,000-square-foot property, according to the Daily Mail. — Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, "This Millionaire Developer Was Ordered to Demolish His $66 Million Chateau in France," 10 Feb. 2021 A year ago, there were about 15,000 millionaire bitcoin accounts. — Stephen Gandel, CBS News, "There may now be as many as 100,000 bitcoin millionaires," 23 Feb. 2021

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“Millionaire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/millionaire. Accessed 11 Apr. 2021.

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millionaire

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English Language Learners Definition of millionaire

: a rich person who has at least a million dollars, pounds, etc.

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millionaire

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mil·lion·aire | \ ˌmil-yə-ˈner

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Kids Definition of millionaire

: a person having a million dollars or more

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