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moneymaking

American  
[muhn-ee-may-king] / ˈmʌn iˌmeɪ kɪŋ /

adjective

  1. profitable.

    a moneymaking scheme.

  2. capable of making or promising to make money.

    the moneymaking part of the deal.


noun

  1. the making of money.

Etymology

Origin of moneymaking

First recorded in 1730–40; money + making

Example Sentences

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The pandemic also broadened the idea of what service-based businesses could be, potentially opening new moneymaking prospects, he noted.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

Despite eye rolls over gimmicks like “hydration breaks” and tickets that cost more than Maldives vacations, the 2026 North American World Cup had proven to be a historic, moneymaking smash.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

Without realizing it, Kevin O’Leary may have awakened a new political uprising in Utah—one that could come back to bite the very lawmakers he partnered with for his latest moneymaking venture.

From Slate ● Jun. 1, 2026

In his memoir, Pratt said he grew less interested in classwork as he became intrigued by the moneymaking potential of reality television.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026

His father was the priority here, not some moneymaking scheme.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

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