moneymaking

American  

[muhn-ee-mey-king] / ˈmʌn iˌmeɪ kɪŋ /

adjective

1. profitable.

   a moneymaking scheme.

2. capable of making make or promising to make money.

   the moneymaking part of the deal.

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noun

1. the making make of money.

Etymology

Origin of moneymaking

First recorded in 1730–40; money + making

Example Sentences

“Piano & Prayer” wasn’t set up to be a moneymaking endeavor at first, but Singletary recently launched a Patreon, which allows creators to collect money directly from fans.

From Los Angeles Times

And he reveals something about the American moneymaking ethos, which holds not even a dead body sacred.

From Los Angeles Times

Kristof is the editor of SideHusl.com, an independent site that reviews hundreds of moneymaking opportunities in the gig economy.

From Los Angeles Times

With TikTok facing a potential ban in the U.S. next month, many creators have been focusing on other platforms just in case and say they’re finding the moneymaking opportunities even more lucrative.

From Los Angeles Times

Other researchers agree that Poulain has been crucial to lending scientific credibility to the blue zones—and say that without his input, the concept risks becoming more of a moneymaking venture.

From Science Magazine