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

If American society was truly merit-based and colorblind — as people of color strongly favor — how does the author explain how most CEOs, billionaires, millionaires and Ivy League students have been and still are majority White? —U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025

According to Henley & Partners, the UAE was projected to welcome 6,700 new millionaires in 2024 alone, reinforcing its status as a leading destination for high-net-worth families. —Arash Jalili, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025

In its bid to keep millionaires in the United Kingdom, the country’s government may amend its tax rules. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2025

These homes and other structures were monuments to the Black residents drawn to Altadena, first as domestic workers in the estates of millionaires and later as a rising middle class of professionals who had broken glass ceilings. —Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025

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)