Breadwinner
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɹɛdˌwɪnɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Breadwinner is a noun meaning The primary income-earner in a household.
Meaning
The primary income-earner in a household.
Example Sentences
At one side lay the little town of Hollingford, into a street of which Mr. Gibson's front door opened; and delicate columns, and little puffs of smoke were already beginning to rise from many a cottage chimney where some housewife was already up, and preparing breakfast for the bread-winner of the family.
Word Forms
- breadwinners
Synonyms for breadwinner
Depending on context, synonyms include breadearner.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include parent, family, maintainer, supporter, sponsor, purveyor.
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