breadwinning

/ˈbrɛdwɪnɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of earning money to support one’s family or dependents, typically by working

“After landing a new job, John felt a sense of relief knowing he was contributing to the family’s breadwinning efforts.”

Synonyms

  • providing
  • supporting

Antonyms

  • burdening
  • financially dependent