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

According to the latest Federal Reserve data, the United States has more millionaires than ever. —Matthew Lynn, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2026

Following the news of Ernie’s death, a photo of the late millionaire’s hunting collection in his home was released. —Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026

Her people urgently insisted that Omar is not a millionaire. —Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026

But that was rejected by voters, and even though 61% of voters signaled support for the millionaire tax in 2024 in a nonbinding referendum, some lawmakers were still skeptical a binding amendment would get voters' blessing. —Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 24 Apr. 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)