English Explanatory Dictionary

breadwinning

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The earning of a household's primary income.

Word forms

breadwinning

Etymology

From bread + winning. Compare West Frisian breawinning (“livelihood”), Dutch broodwinning (“profession”).

Synonyms

breadearning

Related words

breadwinner
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