tycoon
tai-koonnoun
Silicon ValleySafe anywhereDifficulty 2 of 3: Regional
Definition
Prominent figure in an industry who has become wealthy and powerful through their business empire.
Examples
Did you see him pull up in that new car? He's a real tycoon in the music scene.
She's the tycoon of the gaming world, always launching successful projects.
That party was hosted by a real tycoon; everyone who's anyone was there.
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At a glance
- Track
- Silicon Valley
- Region
- Statewide
- Part of speech
- noun