Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Same as money-spider.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun a project that generates a continuous flow of money.

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  • noun something that generates a continuous income

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun a project that generates a continuous flow of money

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Examples

  • Given how superficial the fashion world can be - and how cynical - it could be that Galliano's very notoriety makes him a short-term money-spinner.

    Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011

  • In my experience, those who insist that fashion is a fickle money-spinner are the same people who at dinner ask a million questions about designers, the front rows at shows and I kid you not whether I have seen Kate Moss in her knickers.

    Fashion's Great Confusion Tina Gaudoin 2011

  • I reckon that there is another money-spinner for you - car stickers.

    Special Offer and Photo Request! « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2009

  • The England and Wales Cricket Board's working group does not look like considering the all-too-obvious money-spinner: geographical franchises that can tap in to the tribalism of football fans, thus building a new and lucrative audience.

    Home run for Peter Ridsdale turns the Green Army red Matt Scott 2010

  • There has been the feeling in Ireland that the Football Association has an obligation to offer them another game in Dublin, which would represent a money-spinner and the FA fully accepts this.

    England set to play Ireland in Dublin for first time since 1995 2011

  • He scored against England last September Odds 500-1League position 2009-10 1st RomaniaChampions League best First appearance Player to watch: Gabriel Giurgiu pictured The former Rubin Kazan midfielder is something of a late bloomer, making his Romania debut against Brazil in June at the age of 28 Odds 1250-1The television companies will be disappointed with Manchester United's opponents given the English champions are the advertising money-spinner, but Benfica will be interesting rivals.

    The Champions League groups in full 2011

  • They have simply been identified as a new money-spinner.

    Be prepared for an outrage | Victoria Coren 2011

  • With the police often slow to react and wealthy parents eager to pay, a kidnap should be a quick and simple money-spinner.

    Heartache for India's new rich as brutal kidnappers target their children 2011

  • Eco-tourism today is a huge money-spinner and President Oscar Arias talks about a new goal to make Costa Rica the first nation in the world to become carbon neutral by 2021, in time for the country's 200th birthday.

    A Goal for Copenhagen: Keep the Focus on Enforcement 2010

  • Even before this retail effort, Glee has been a money-spinner for the Murdoch-owned network – and for record companies, with profits from iTunes downloads, ringtones and CD.

    Glee merchandise – too much too soon? 2010

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