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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Despite the rapid decline of the once-mighty bundle, the traditional ESPN TV model is still a massive moneymaker for Disney. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Dec. 2024 Virgin Galactic is a long way from facing the same fate as Virgin Orbit, but VSS Unity was never going to turn the company into a moneymaker. Ars Technica, 1 Mar. 2024 In addition to being moneymakers, climate investments and technology sales help China build diplomatic ties. Julia Simon, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024 Read Article > Aug 11 Kevin Nguyen Horror movies need to be more than a big mood Image: Neon The release of Get Out in 2017 disturbed Hollywood — not just the box office but, briefly, the entire horror genre, which had long been the most consistent moneymaker in the industry. Andrew Webster, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2024 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 28 Dec. 2024.

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