profitable
adjectiveUK /ˈprɒf.ɪ.tə.bəl/
US /ˈprɑː.fɪ.tə.bəl/
Something profitable makes more money than it costs.
The lemonade stand was profitable, so we earned extra money.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Useful or helpful in getting a good result.
The meeting was profitable because we solved the problem.
3. Bringing a good advantage or benefit.
Reading every day is a profitable habit for learning.
4. Producing financial gain for a business.
The company had a profitable year and paid its workers a bonus.