breadwinner

[bred-win-er]

noun

1. a person who earns a livelihood, especially one who also supports dependents.

breadwinner

/ ˈbrɛdˌwɪnə /

noun

1. a person supporting a family with his or her earnings

Other Word Forms

• breadwinning noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of breadwinner¹

First recorded in 1810–20; bread + winner

Example Sentences

He’s the breadwinner and I’m the stay-at-home mom.

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“It’s amazing that my daughter gets to grow up and see somebody that she loves that is also the breadwinner and making so much money,” said the mom of a 4-year-old.

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Being a female breadwinner can cause this swag gap too, Isabella adds.

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"Up to 300 women work during the peak harvesting season. Many are sole breadwinners who can now take care of their families," she says.

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He pointed out that Minguela didn’t have a criminal record and was gainfully employed, the primary breadwinner for his family.

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