Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Any commodity which sells well and is profitable for those who make or handle it.
- noun A coiner of counterfeit money.
- noun One who accumulates money.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun rare One who coins or prints money; also, a counterfeiter of money.
- noun One who accumulates money or wealth; specifically, one who makes money-getting his governing motive.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a project that generates a continuous flow of money
- noun someone who is successful in accumulating wealth
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Examples
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It's a money-maker, which is why Groupon has a billion dollars in venture capital, and $760 million in annual revenue.
Forbes.com: News Robert Passikoff 2011
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At mid-century, Gus Levy started Goldman's block-trading business, a money-maker that catapulted the firm ahead of its peers.
Still Standing Mary Kissel 2011
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Kroger concedes that for years, Fox Run's popular cafe has attracted thousands of visitors -- but the food alone has not been a money-maker.
Finger Lakes Dines 2009
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High Stakes -- Poker may become the next big money-maker in Florida.
Short Takes 2009
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Pet accident insurance has always appealed to me as a potential money-maker.
Health Care Policy for Pets, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009
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It could prove to be more of a passenger-pleaser than money-maker, though.
Airlines to Load On More Fees Susan Carey 2011
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And assuming B&N's digital side turns into a money-maker, the stock looks cheap in the wake of Friday's sell-off.
B&N Wins Financial Liberty Martin Peers 2011
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In Des Moines, near Drake University, the Day Dreams shop has found the synthetic marijuana "Spice" to be a proven money-maker.
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The hills around Ajijic were planted with mescal plants for making tequila (a big money-maker), and also corn and coffee.
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In Des Moines, near Drake University, the Day Dreams shop has found the synthetic marijuana "Spice" to be a proven money-maker.
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