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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Even in cable’s heyday, it was never a moneymaker.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
Since late 2022, buying the “long bond” when yields were at 5% — or slightly above that psychologically important level — has been a reliable moneymaker for traders.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers threatened that moneymaker when she ordered Apple in 2021 to stop prohibiting developers from linking out of their apps to provide an alternative way to pay for digital content.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
The strategy is also a moneymaker for networks and streaming services, as tried-and-true content comes with minimal financial risk -- and often huge fan interest.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 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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