Millionaire

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /mɪljəˈnɛr/

Definitions of millionaire

noun A person who has a net worth or wealth of one million or more

Example Sentences

A1 My neighbor is a millionaire.

A2 The lottery winner became an overnight millionaire.

B1 Becoming a millionaire requires hard work and dedication.

B2 The young entrepreneur became a self-made millionaire before the age of 30.

C1 The millionaire philanthropist donated a large sum of money to charity.

C2 The eccentric millionaire owned multiple luxury properties around the world.

adjective Describing someone who has a net worth or wealth of one million or more

Example Sentences

A1 She married a millionaire man.

A2 The millionaire couple traveled the world in their private jet.

B1 The millionaire businessman donated a large sum of money to charity.

B2 The millionaire investor made a fortune in the stock market.

C1 The millionaire philanthropist established a foundation to help those in need.

C2 The millionaire entrepreneur revolutionized the tech industry with his innovative ideas.

Examples of millionaire in a Sentence

formal The successful entrepreneur became a millionaire after selling his company.

informal I heard that John's uncle is a millionaire from his successful investments.

slang That rapper is ballin' like a millionaire with all his bling.

figurative She felt like a millionaire after receiving praise for her artwork.

Grammatical Forms of millionaire

plural

millionaires

comparative

more wealthy

superlative

most wealthy

present tense

is a millionaire

future tense

will be a millionaire

perfect tense

has become a millionaire

continuous tense

is becoming a millionaire

singular

millionaire

positive degree

wealthy

infinitive

to become a millionaire

gerund

becoming a millionaire

participle

becoming a millionaire

Origin and Evolution of millionaire

First Known Use: 1821 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'millionaire' originated in France in the early 19th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone whose wealth amounted to one million units of currency, the term 'millionaire' has evolved to refer to individuals with a net worth exceeding one million in any currency.