1. money received as payment for work or from investments
Usage: usually plural
2. profits made by a company or business
Usage: business context; usually plural

Examples

• Her earnings from the part-time job helped pay for college.
• The company reported strong earnings for the third quarter.
• His annual earnings exceeded $50,000 for the first time.
• Investment earnings can supplement your regular income.
• The quarterly earnings report showed a 15% increase in profits.
• She saved half of her earnings from the summer job.
• The tech company’s earnings disappointed investors this year.