moneymaker

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noun (1)

mon·​ey·​mak·​er ˈmə-nē-ˌmā-kər 

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: one that accumulates wealth

2

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

moneymaking

ˈmə-nē-ˌmā-kiŋ 

adjective or noun

moneymaking

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adjective

1

: affording profitable returns

moneymaking investments

2

: engaged or successful in gaining money

the moneymaking members of the family

moneymaking

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noun (2)

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: the act or process of making money : the acquisition and accumulation of wealth

Examples of moneymaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

With viral moneymakers like handbags and bucket hats, the eco collection contributed to 14 percent year-over-year sales growth for the fashion house. — Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for moneymaker

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