breadwinner — the person who earns money to support their family
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the person who earns money to support their family
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbredˌwɪnər/
Example Sentences
- When his wife started her own business, she became the family's breadwinner while he became a 'bread-eater.'
- The traditional role of men as the sole breadwinner has changed significantly in modern society.
- Being the breadwinner doesn't mean you win actual bread - though that would make grocery shopping easier!
breadwinner
NOUN[/ˈbredˌwɪnər/]
the person who earns money to support their family
💡 Concept
The father works double shifts as the family's breadwinner.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈbredˌwɪnər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbredˌwɪnə/
🌳Etymology
Rootbread + win
Suffix--er
🎵Rhyme
winnerdinnerbeginnersinner
winner
dinner
beginner
sinner
🔗Collocations
main breadwinner
sole breadwinner
family breadwinner
become a breadwinner
primary breadwinner
working as breadwinner
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“When his wife started her own business, she became the family's breadwinner while he became a 'bread-eater.'”
“The traditional role of men as the sole breadwinner has changed significantly in modern society.”
😄 Fun example
“Being the breadwinner doesn't mean you win actual bread - though that would make grocery shopping easier!”
“Both parents work as co-breadwinners to support their children's education.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
providerearnersupporterwage earner
Antonyms
dependentbeneficiary
Related
incomesalarysupportproviderhouseholdfamily
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