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/
Korean meaning: 가족의 생계를 책임지는 사람, 가장
Korean pronunciation: **브레드**위너
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
The father works double shifts as the family's breadwinner.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
bread(빵)와 winner(얻는 사람)가 결합된 합성어로, 19세기 중반에 등장했습니다. 빵은 기본적인 생계수단을 상징하며, 가족의 '빵'을 벌어오는 사람이라는 의미에서 유래되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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!”
“Both parents work as co-breadwinners to support their children's education.”
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