gold digger

noun
UK: /ˌɡəʊld ˈdɪɡə(r)/
US: /ˌɡoʊld ˈdɪɡər/

  1. A person who dates or marries someone for their money, not for love.

    1. She is such a gold digger, only after his wealth.
    2. Everyone thinks she's a gold digger because her husband is much older and very rich.

Synonyms

fortune hunter

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "gold digger" is /ˌɡəʊld ˈdɪɡə(r)/ in British English and /ˌɡoʊld ˈdɪɡər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gold digger": fortune hunter.

Example usage of "gold digger": "She is such a gold digger, only after his wealth.". More examples on the page.