money spinner

Reliable income source

A money spinner is something that generates substantial profit, especially a business, product, or venture that reliably brings in revenue: The café became an unexpected money spinner.

Chiefly British.

The American equivalent is usually cash cow or moneymaker.

profit

cash cow

Dependable income source

jackpot · paydirt · revenue stream · earner · breadwinner · gravy train · golden goose · meal ticket · moneymaker · profitable

venture

franchise

Licensed business operation

side hustle · e-commerce · retail · merchandising · trade · operation · scheme · racket · gig · cottage industry

investment

portfolio

Collected works or assets

real estate · rental property · royalties · intellectual property · patent · licensing rights · annuities · interest-bearing · capital gains · passive income

success

thriving

Succeeding vigorously

fruitful · rewarding · boon · fortune · prosperity · affluence · riches · treasure · abundance · striking gold

Opposites
profitability

money spinnermoney pit

Endlessly expensive undertaking

white elephant · bottomless pit · sinkhole · albatross · liability

business strategy purpose

money spinnerloss leader

Deliberately unprofitable merchandise

razor · freebie · cost center · overhead

commercial strategy

money spinnerloss leader

Deliberately unprofitable merchandise

cost center · charity case · pro bono work · goodwill gesture

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G