Earnings

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Money obtained in return for labour or services, or from investments. Refers to income generated through work or business activities.

“The company reported strong quarterly earnings that exceeded analyst expectations.”

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Eight letters with -INGS ending; double vowel EA at the start is distinctive

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Worth 9 points; the -INGS suffix is excellent for extending verbs

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