Synonyms for

Breadwinner

Verb / ˈbreˌdwɪnɜ: / Another word for breadwinner — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A breadwinner is a person who earns money to support their family, especially their spouse and children.

Synonyms & similar words

provider earner supporter caretaker sustainer wage-earner mainstay bread-earner keeper maintainer nourisher protector upholder winner paterfamilias father

Example sentences

  1. My mom is a breadwinner too because she works to help pay for our family's expenses.
  2. Many families have both parents as breadwinners.
  3. The breadwinner in our family is working very hard to provide for us.
  4. Becoming a breadwinner can be a difficult responsibility to take on.
  5. The loss of a breadwinner can have a major impact on a family's financial stability.

Quotes

  • 'The modern woman is the breadwinner of the family. She spends equal time working as her spouse and has no time to be a housewife.' - Unknown
  • 'A wife who earns more than her husband is sometimes called a 'breadwinner wife.' - Unknown
  • 'The breadwinner is the foundation of the household.' - Unknown

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