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

But then cut again several months, when, in fact, Lucas' premonition proved accurate, and Jaws essentially invented the modern summer blockbuster and became the biggest moneymaker ever. —Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 21 June 2025

Since coming to Detroit a year ago, he’s seen the havoc that bad management and production decisions wreaked on Jeep and Ram, Stellantis’ biggest moneymakers. —Mark Phelan, USA Today, 20 May 2025

Hosting Sundance — the largest independent film festival in the U.S. — will be a major moneymaker and tourism attraction for Boulder and the state. —Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 27 Mar. 2025

Those features are often moneymakers for celebrities, making insurance an unconventional yet responsible move. —Diana Pearl, People.com, 9 June 2025

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