breadwinner

noun
UK: /ˈbredˌwɪnər/
US: /ˈbredˌwɪnər/

  1. A person who earns the money for a family.

    1. My dad is the breadwinner in our family. [ ] [ ]
    2. She became the breadwinner after her husband lost his job, working long hours to support them. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

provider supporter

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "breadwinner" is /ˈbredˌwɪnər/ in British English and /ˈbredˌwɪnər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "breadwinner": provider, supporter.

Example usage of "breadwinner": "My dad is the breadwinner in our family.". More examples on the page.