millionaire

or mil·lion·naire

[ mil-yuh-nair ]

noun

1. a person whose wealth amounts to a million or more in some unit of currency, as dollars.
2. any very rich person.

millionaire

/ ˌmɪljəˈnɛə /

noun

1. a person whose assets are worth at least a million of the standard monetary units of his country

Derived Forms

• ˌmillionˈairess, noun:feminine

Other Words From

• million·airedom noun
• nonmil·lion·aire noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of millionaire¹

1820–30; < French millionnaire, equivalent to million million + -aire -ary

Example Sentences

Kirk, a millionaire known for his memes and college campus tours meant to “own the libs,” has credited McCoy for persuading him to meld his right-wing politics, nationalism and evangelical faith.

From Los Angeles Times

Bob Beitcher, chief executive of the Motion Picture & Television Fund charity organization, was pleased when voters approved ULA, saying that the city benefits when millionaires and billionaires pay their fair share.

From Los Angeles Times

These professional millionaires plus Democrats can only reference the middle class because it’s their only social frame of reference.

From Salon

They twist themselves into theological knots teaching and preaching that it's OK to be both a millionaire and a minister to the gospel of Christ.

From Salon

“I never thought I’d be a millionaire, but I hoped I would have a house and not want for anything,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times