millionaire

noun

mil·​lion·​aire ˌmi(l)-yə-ˈner How to pronounce millionaire (audio)
ˈmi(l)-yə-ˌner
: a person whose wealth is estimated at a million or more (as of dollars or pounds)

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In all, Powerball created 22 new millionaires across 14 states. Chris Sims, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Sep. 2025 Because the company also operated a boutique in Paris, its customer base grew to include French and British nobles, plus North and South American millionaires. Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 Martin Mignot, the first investor in Deliveroo, became a millionaire before turning 30. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025 There were 20 more new millionaires who matched all five numbers but missed the Powerball. Chris Sims, IndyStar, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for millionaire

Word History

Etymology

French millionnaire, from million, from Middle French milion

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of millionaire was in 1786

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“Millionaire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/millionaire. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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millionaire

noun
mil·​lion·​aire ˌmil-yə-ˈna(ə)r How to pronounce millionaire (audio)
-ˈne(ə)r,
ˈmil-yə-ˌna(ə)r,
-ˌne(ə)r
: one whose wealth is estimated at a million or more (as of dollars)

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