PROFITEERING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word PROFITEERING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PROFITEERING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Profiteering

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌprɒfɪˈtɪərɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the practice of making or seeking to make an excessive or unfair profit, especially illegally or in a black market

Short Definition:

practice of making or seeking to make excessive profit

Examples:
  • seven food merchants were charged for profiteering

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