moneymaker

noun

mon·​ey·​mak·​er ˈmə-nē-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce moneymaker (audio)
1
: one that accumulates wealth
2
: one (such as a plan or product) that produces profit
moneymaking adjective or noun

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At the same time, there are hints that Google may be looking to expand its AI subscription tiers, which could also help make generative AI a moneymaker. Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2025 The real moneymaker for Samueli will be the OCVibe district, with plans for a 50,000-square-foot food hall, two live event venues, five restaurants, two hotels, a public transit station and 20 acres of parks and plazas. Matt Craig, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 For what was originally a charitable performance, the material is now proving to be a solid moneymaker more than 50 years later. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025 Editors’ Picks Your Next Airbnb May Include Room Service and Tamale-Making This year has gotten off to a slow start for many big law firms as uncertainty around tariffs and federal job cuts has chilled corporate merger activity, typically a big moneymaker. Matthew Goldstein, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for moneymaker

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of moneymaker was in 1834

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“Moneymaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moneymaker. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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