lossmaker

[ laws-mey-ker, los‑ ]

noun

, Chiefly British.

1. a business that consistently operates at a loss.

lossmaker

/ ˈlɒsˌmeɪkə /

noun

1. an organization, industry, or enterprise that consistently fails to make a profit

Other Words From

• lossmaking noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lossmaker¹

loss + maker