Entry 3 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Money-making · Mon·ey-mak·ing · IPA n. a. 01 n. The act or process of making money; the acquisition and accumulation of wealth. 1. The act or process of making money; the acquisition and accumulation of wealth. “Obstinacy in money-making.” — Milman. 02 a. Affording profitable returns; lucrative; as, a money-making business. Opposite of unprofitable. 1. Affording profitable returns; lucrative; as, a money-making business. Opposite of unprofitable. 2. Successful in gaining money, and devoted to that aim; as, a money-making man.