moneymaker

noun

mon·​ey·​mak·​er ˈmə-nē-ˌmā-kər 

1

: one that accumulates wealth

2

: one (such as a plan or product) that produces profit

moneymaking

ˈmə-nē-ˌmā-kiŋ 

adjective or noun

Examples of moneymaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The iPhone is Apple’s biggest moneymaker, followed by its services business and then its wearables division. —Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026

Ahead of the ceremony, pundits thought Sinners might stand a chance of winning this award, as the producers are historically more apt to award bigger moneymakers. —Joe Reid, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026

The Sphere’s other main attraction is its Wizard of Oz experience, which has become a significant moneymaker for the venue, surprassing $260 million in ticket sales back in January. —Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026

The Experiences division has been a substantial moneymaker for Disney, with $36 billion in annual revenue in fiscal 2025 and 185,000 employees worldwide. —Michelle Chapman, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for moneymaker

• automaker
• boilermaker
• cabinetmaker
• coffeemaker
• troublemaker
• undertaker
• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• filmmaker
• homemaker