- present participle of profiteer.
profiteering
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of profiteering
First recorded in 1810–15; profit ( def. ) + -eer ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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“Because of this, charging inflated prices on necessities is considered price gouging and profiteering against vulnerable incarcerated population who have no ability to refuse or shop elsewhere.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Company leaders were wary, worried about safety, failure and accusations of profiteering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Some directors of registered children's homes believe that profiteering is responsible and cite an increase in property investors entering the sector.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
"We are reasonably responsible but the ones who are not responsible, the ones who are profiteering off it, are the airports," he told the daily.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
“Are you silently condemning me for profiteering from the war? Somebody had to import the stockfish, you know.”
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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