Definition

Noun: - A project, product, or activity that generates a continuous and substantial flow of money or profit. It refers to something that is very successful financially and provides a steady source of income.

Usage

The term "money-spinner" is used to describe a commercial venture, idea, or item that proves to be exceptionally profitable. It emphasizes consistent and often easy financial gain. It is typically used in informal or business contexts.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "To be a real money-spinner": This phrase is commonly used to strongly emphasize the profitability of something.
  • That little side business of his, selling handmade candles online, has turned into a real money-spinner.

Variants and Related Words

• Money-maker (noun): A very similar informal term for something that generates a lot of profit.
  • The franchise's latest film was a huge box-office money-maker.

Synonyms

• Cash cow: An asset, product, or business that consistently generates strong cash flow with little maintenance.
• Gold mine: Something that yields great wealth or profit.
• Winner: (Informal) A very successful and profitable thing or person.

Antonyms

• Money pit: A project or property that requires constant spending and investment without yielding profit.
• Loss leader: A product sold at a loss to attract customers who will then buy other, profitable items.

Idioms and Phrases

While "money-spinner" itself is a noun phrase, it is often used within the common idiomatic structure: "to turn (something) into a money-spinner". - With some clever marketing, they managed to turn the old family recipe into a money-spinner.

Noun

1. a project that generates a continuous flow of money