bread-winer

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Primary income earner: "bread-winer" refers to a person who earns the majority of the income to support their family or household. The term emphasizes the role of providing the basic necessities, such as food, shelter, and clothing.
    • Main provider: It can also denote the individual whose earnings are essential for the survival and well-being of dependents.
Usage Examples
  • (She became the primary income earner.)
  • (The father is viewed as the main provider.)
  • (He works hard to support his children financially.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to be the sole bread-winer": to be the only person in a household who earns money.

    • She is the sole bread-winer, taking care of her elderly parents and young son. (She is the only source of income for the household.)

  • "to become the bread-winer": to assume the role of primary provider, often due to a change in circumstances.

    • When her husband became ill, she had to become the bread-winer. (She had to start earning the main income.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Breadwinner (n): a more common spelling of the same word; the person who earns money to support a family.
    • He is the breadwinner, working long hours to pay the bills. (He is the primary earner.)
  • Breadwinning (adj): relating to the act of earning a living as the primary provider.
    • The breadwinning role can be stressful in times of economic hardship. (The role of being the main earner.)
Synonyms
  • Provider: a person who supplies the needs of others, especially financial ones.
  • Earner: someone who receives money for work.
  • Supporter: a person who provides financial help or sustenance.
Related Idioms
  • Bring home the bacon: to earn the money needed to support a family.
    • She works hard to bring home the bacon for her kids. (She earns the family income.)
  • Put food on the table: to provide the basic necessities for a household.
    • He took a second job just to put food on the table. (He works to provide food and other essentials.)
Phrasal Verbs
  • Bring in: to earn or generate income.
    • She brings in enough money to be the bread-winer. (She earns sufficient income.)
  • Provide for: to supply the means of living for someone.
    • He provides for his family as the bread-winer. (He supports them financially.)