millionaire

noun

mil·​lion·​aire ˌmi(l)-yə-ˈner 

ˈmi(l)-yə-ˌner

: a person whose wealth is estimated at a million or more (as of dollars or pounds)

Examples of millionaire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stock Options The two founders, Marcus and Blank, turned longtime store employees into millionaires through stock options, which were introduced as part of their philosophy of treating co-workers well to gain their loyalty. —Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024

Even for millionaires, this discipline prevents reckless spending and preserves wealth. —Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

Bonding is the story of three disconnected siblings who must confront their personal differences to cover up the murder of a tech millionaire at his remote Colorado ranch. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024

Blaine attended a lavish dinner at Delmonico’s with millionaires including Andrew Carnegie and Jay Gould. —Robert B. Mitchell / Made By History, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French millionnaire, from million, from Middle French milion

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing millionaire

• multi-millionaire

Kids Definition

millionaire

noun

mil·​lion·​aire ˌmil-yə-ˈna(ə)r 

-ˈne(ə)r,

ˈmil-yə-ˌna(ə)r,

-ˌne(ə)r

: one whose wealth is estimated at a million or more (as of dollars)