Etymology
Origin of moneybag
1555–65; 1940–45 moneybag for def. 2; money + bag
Example Sentences
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California has a long history of rejecting moneybag candidates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2026
Gov. Gray Davis surged past a pair of moneybag candidates, Al Checchi and Rep. Jane Harman, in the Democratic primary, then stomped Republican Atty.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 23, 2025
Watson rejected the Browns’ original offer, but he bided his time, confident the Browns would force the moneybag into his hands.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 22, 2022
She pointed to a woman sleeping by a wall and suggested he paint a thought bubble over her head with a moneybag inside.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 23, 2016
A well-filled moneybag hung at Richard Burke's saddle bow; he was on his way to the Hall to pay his rent.
From In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India by Herbert Strang
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