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Definition of moneybag

moneybag

/ˈmʌn.iˌbæɡ/
mon · ey · bag
Plural:moneybags
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moneybag Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A pouch, sack, or purse used for holding and carrying coins or paper currency.

Example

"The merchant tied the leather moneybag securely to his belt before leaving the market."

2

A wealthy person, or a source of great financial wealth (usually used in the plural form 'moneybags').

Example

"Everyone at the charity auction waited to see which local moneybags would place the highest bid."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While the singular 'moneybag' typically refers to a literal pouch for holding coins or cash, the plural form 'moneybags' is almost always used informally as a singular noun to refer to a very wealthy person.

• Rhymes for moneybag

• Nearby Words

monetization
monetize
money
moneybag
moneybags
moneybelt
moneybox

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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