Breadwinner (Noun)
Meaning
One whose earnings are the primary source of support for their dependents.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As the sole breadwinner for her family, Sarah worked two jobs to make ends meet after her husband lost his job.
- His father was the breadwinner, and the family relied on him to put food on the table every night.
- After the accident, Mary had to become the breadwinner for her family since her husband was no longer able to work.
- As a single mother, she had to work multiple jobs as the sole breadwinner for her two children.
- The pressure on John to be the breadwinner weighed heavily on him, especially with a new baby on the way.