earnings Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
net profit; lucre; profit; net; profits; net income.
noun something that remunerates
wage; pay; salary; remuneration.
- wages were paid by check
- he wasted his pay on drink
- they saved a quarter of all their earnings
verb earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
earn; bring in; clear; pull in; take in; gain; realise; realize; make.
- How much do you make a month in your new job?
- She earns a lot in her new job
- this merger brought in lots of money
- He clears $5,000 each month
verb acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
earn; garner.