Earnings Definition & Meaning
earnings
- noun
- the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
- something that remunerates; "wages were paid by check"; "he wasted his pay on drink"; "they saved a quarter of all their earnings"
"Earnings" in song lyrics
See how earnings is used in real songs:
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"Put my work on the streets and milk all of my earnings"
Celph Titled f/ DutchMassive, Majik Most — Pit of the Flame -
"Plus I confer to work for my earnings"
Drapht f/ Porsah Lane — Can't Escape -
"I make short people pay me cause that's way I MAKE MY EARNINGS"
Freddie Foxxx — Lazy!!!
Words that rhyme with earnings
Usage tips for "earnings"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "earnings" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for earnings to find words that pair well.
Use "earnings" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does earnings mean?
- the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses) something that remunerates; "wages were paid by check"; "he wasted his pay on drink"; "they saved a quarter of all their earnings"
- What part of speech is earnings?
- Earnings is a noun.
- How many definitions does earnings have?
- Earnings has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).