Tycoon

Pronunciation: /taɪˈkun/

Definitions of tycoon

noun a wealthy, powerful, or influential business person

Example Sentences

A1 The tycoon owned a successful business.

A2 The young entrepreneur aspired to become a tycoon in the future.

B1 The media mogul was considered a tycoon in the entertainment industry.

B2 The real estate tycoon invested in properties all over the world.

C1 The oil tycoon's empire spanned across multiple countries.

C2 The tech tycoon revolutionized the way we use smartphones.

Examples of tycoon in a Sentence

formal The tycoon invested in various industries to diversify his portfolio.

informal The tycoon is always making big moves in the business world.

slang That tycoon is rolling in dough!

figurative She's a real estate tycoon in the world of relationships.

Grammatical Forms of tycoon

• past tense: tycooned
• plural: tycoons
• comparative: more tycoon
• superlative: most tycoon
• present tense: tycoons
• future tense: will tycoon
• perfect tense: have tycooned
• continuous tense: is tycooning
• singular: tycoon
• positive degree: tycoon
• infinitive: to tycoon
• gerund: tycooning
• participle: tycooning

Origin and Evolution of tycoon

First Known Use: 1857 year

Language of Origin: Japanese

Story behind the word: The word 'tycoon' originated from the Japanese word 'taikun' which means 'great lord' or 'prince'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a powerful political or military leader in Japan, the term 'tycoon' evolved to describe a wealthy and influential business magnate in Western countries during the 19th century.