Synonyms
Etymology

1. breadwinner

noun. ['ˈbrɛˌdwɪnɝ'] one whose earnings are the primary source of support for their dependents.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • bread (English)
  • bred (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • winner (English)

Rhymes with Breadwinner

  • aachener
  • abdnor
  • abner
  • afrikaner
  • afterburner
  • agner
  • agnor
  • ahner
  • aigner
  • aigner
  • airconditioner
  • airliner
  • almoner
  • arner
  • aschenbrenner
  • asner
  • avner
  • bachner
  • bahner
  • baldner

How do you pronounce breadwinner?

Pronounce breadwinner as ˈbrɛdˌwɪnər.

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Sentences with breadwinner


1. Noun, singular or mass
This can be a significant blow if the employee is the family's main breadwinner.