breadwinner
1 of 1noun/ˈbrɛdwɪnər/
Forms:breadwinners
1
a person who earns money to support their family, typically the main or sole provider of income
- As the breadwinner of the family, he works two jobs to support them.
- Being the breadwinner can come with a lot of pressure.
- In their home, both partners contribute equally, so neither is solely the breadwinner.
- Traditionally, the man was seen as the breadwinner in many households.
- She felt proud to be the breadwinner, ensuring her family’s financial security.