noun
- money received as payment for work or from investments
Usage: usually plural
verb
- present participle of earn; gaining money through work or effort
Examples
- Her earnings from the part-time job helped pay for college.
- The company reported strong earnings this quarter.
- He is earning minimum wage at his first job.
- She’s earning a degree in computer science.
- The investment is earning a good return.
- His weekly earnings barely cover his expenses.
- They are earning respect through hard work.