profitable
/ˈpɹɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Producing a profit.
Adjective
Examples
Profitable operation is being made possible by the widespread introduction of capacious diesel railcars, which for their comfort and speed are very popular with the travelling public.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Beneficial, serviceable, of use.
Adjective
Examples
I wylbe ferme and ſtabyll
And to yow ſeruyceabyll
And also prophytabyll
Yf ye be agreabyll
My propyr Beſſe
To turne a gayne to me
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “profitable” mean?
Producing a profit.
Is “profitable” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.