moneymaker

noun

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

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Said tried to allay the security forces’ concerns about Sarava by pursuing deals with regime moneymakers. Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026 After all, being an online creator — particularly in recent years — has become a moneymaker in its own right. Lauren Wilson, NBC news, 31 May 2026 An opening montage traces the Camp Miasma movies’ arc from reliable moneymakers to ridiculous-sequel fodder. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026 Baseball has been a solid moneymaker for me over the past couple of weeks, with very few bad days. David Troy, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026 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 4 Jun. 2026.

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