breadwinner

[ bred-win-er ]
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noun
  1. a person who earns a livelihood, especially one who also supports dependents.

Origin of breadwinner

1
First recorded in 1810–20; bread + winner

Other words from breadwinner

  • breadwinning, noun, adjective

Words Nearby breadwinner

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British Dictionary definitions for breadwinner

breadwinner

/ (ˈbrɛdˌwɪnə) /


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

Derived forms of breadwinner

  • breadwinning, noun, adjective

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