In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
MONEYMAKING
mercantile, mercenary, moneymaking
(adjective) profit oriented; “a commercial book”; “preached a mercantile and militant patriotism”- John Buchan; “a mercenary enterprise”; “a moneymaking business”
lucrative, moneymaking, remunerative
(adjective) producing a sizeable profit; “a remunerative business”
moneymaking
(noun) the act of making money (and accumulating wealth)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
moneymaking (comparative more moneymaking, superlative most moneymaking)
Alternative form of money-making
Noun
moneymaking (uncountable)
Alternative form of money-making
Source: Wiktionary
Mon"ey-mak`ing, n.
Definition: The act or process of making money; the acquisition and accumulation of wealth. Obstinacy in money-making. Milman.
Mon"ey-mak`ing, a.
1. Affording profitable returns; lucrative; as, a money-making business.
2. Sussessful in gaining money, and devoted to that aim; as, a money- making man.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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