Profitable

/ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Yielding advantageous returns or results, especially in financial terms.

Investing in renewable energy has proven to be a profitable venture for many companies.

Resulting in profit; financially beneficial.

The profitable nature of the new product line surprised the management team.

Producing a gain or profit; advantageous in a business context.

With careful planning, the startup became a profitable business within its first two years.

Providing a favorable outcome or benefit.

The partnership turned out to be more profitable than they had initially anticipated.

Middle English: from Old French 'profit-able', from 'profit', meaning 'gain'.

profitable venture

A business or project that is expected to yield profits.

profitable investment

An investment that is likely to generate financial returns.

profitable market

A market with high potential for financial gain.

profit

The financial gain made in a transaction.

revenue

The income generated from normal business operations.

loss

The amount by which income falls short of expenses.

In the black

After a successful quarter, our finances are finally in the black.

Making bank

He's making bank off that new startup idea.