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Definition of earner

earner

/ˈɜːr.nər/
earn · er
Plural:earners
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• noun

1

A person who receives money in return for labor or services, especially in the context of a household's income.

Example

"As the primary earner in the family, she carefully planned the monthly budget."

2

British An enterprise, product, or job that generates a substantial financial profit or income.

Example

"Tourism remains the largest foreign currency earner for the island nation."

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• Rhymes for earner

• Nearby Words

earmuff
earmuffs
earn
earner
earnest
earnestly
earnestness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as an agent noun from the verb 'earn' (from Old English 'earnian', meaning to labor for or deserve) combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Earner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/earner
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