moneymaker
Americannoun
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a person engaged in or successful at acquiring much money.
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something that produces or yields much pecuniary profit.
noun
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a person who is intent on accumulating money
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a person or thing that is or might be profitable
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of moneymaker
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at money, maker
Example Sentences
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For Jennifer Garner’s Hollis Shaw, the influencer around whom “The Five-Star Weekend” revolves, the kitchen is her happy place and moneymaker.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
Along the way, SpaceX built the biggest space-launching operation in the world and largest satellite system in low orbit, which turned out to be a real moneymaker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
It’s not going to be a huge moneymaker for Tom, you know, it’s like pro bono work for lawyers, so it’s really cool of them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
Biktarvy, its biggest moneymaker, is one of the most popular HIV treatments worldwide, and has patents protecting its key ingredients through the start of the next decade.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
But Seabiscuit was a fail-safe moneymaker, drawing record crowds and wagering virtually everywhere he showed his face.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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