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moneymaking

American  
[muhn-ee-mey-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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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

Psychological boosts aside, this isn’t the greatest moneymaking option ever.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

UBS warns “uncertainty could linger,” but the cause is fear of artificial-intelligence disruption, which validates AI’s moneymaking potential, which “ultimately should benefit both the intelligence and application layers” of software.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Ferguson continued to chase brand endorsements and other moneymaking deals, including tie-ups with the US retail giant Target and the cruise line Cunard.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

In a heartbeat, my worries shift from my glitch to the danger of losing the only moneymaking gig that I have.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

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