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
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Etymology
Origin of moneymaker
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at money, maker
Example Sentences
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It may take some work to turn the program into a moneymaker again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
Its core ad business has remained the moneymaker but faced increased competition from TikTok and Instagram’s Reels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 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
Even in cable’s heyday, it was never a moneymaker.
From Salon ● May 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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