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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • High Stakes -- Poker may become the next big money-maker in Florida.

    Short Takes 2009

  • 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

  • It could prove to be more of a passenger-pleaser than money-maker, though.

    Airlines to Load On More Fees Susan Carey 2011

  • 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

  • In Des Moines, near Drake University, the Day Dreams shop has found the synthetic marijuana "Spice" to be a proven money-maker.

    Synthetic drugs send thousands to ER 2011

  • The hills around Ajijic were planted with mescal plants for making tequila (a big money-maker), and also corn and coffee.

    ancient eucalyptus trees 2009

  • In Des Moines, near Drake University, the Day Dreams shop has found the synthetic marijuana "Spice" to be a proven money-maker.

    Synthetic drugs send thousands to ER 2011

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