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

Making TikTok videos for fun evolved into a serious moneymaking venture for Nebraska track athlete Jess Gardner, who is among the many social media stars in college sports.

From Seattle Times

The mummified body of a forgotten orphan is repurposed as a Holy relic, which then becomes a moneymaking attraction.

From Seattle Times

The U.S. and many Iraqi officials believe the militias are also responsible for most of the assassinations of activists and for a wide range of illegal moneymaking schemes.

From New York Times

As the Trump Organization case helpfully illustrates, adequately funding the IRS would be a moneymaking proposition.

From Washington Post

Ever since its days as a hub in Britain’s trading of opium from India for silk, tea and porcelain from China, Hong Kong has mainly been about moneymaking.

From Seattle Times