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

That means a millionaire pays a lower effective tax rate than a schoolteacher. —Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025

All millionaires and billionaires should strive to be like Teddy. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025

At the top of the peak is Dakota Johnson’s matchmaker, stuck between an ex-boyfriend and a suave millionaire, played by Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, respectively. —Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 July 2025

On June 28, The Sunday Times reported that millionaire Minerva Mondejar Steiner — whose Mondejar Gallery had been a sponsor of Prince William’s Royal Charity Polo Cup — allegedly attempted to offer private meetings with the Prince and Princess of Wales in exchange for donations. —Logan Holland, People.com, 11 July 2025

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)