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 the tabloids, the return of the prodigal prince is a clear moneymaker and source of endless drama.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
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
Don’t miss: How the ‘TACO’ trade went from a lighthearted Wall Street joke to a serious moneymaker.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 17, 2026
Rough & Tumble gets about 1.1 million page views a year, Kavanagh said, and while it’s not a huge moneymaker, the business allows him to write off his many subscriptions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 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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