noun
- money earned by working; income that supports a household or family
Usage: usually plural; often used in the context of the primary earner in a family
Examples
- Her breadwinnings from her job as an engineer support the entire family.
- The breadwinnings of both parents were needed to pay the mortgage.
- He was proud of his breadwinnings and the security they provided.
- Their combined breadwinnings allowed them to save for a house.
- The loss of his job meant a significant drop in the household's breadwinnings.