Grosses Meaning in English
word · lemma: gross
Definition
'Grosses' is the third person singular form of 'gross', which means to earn a total amount of money, usually before taxes or expenses are subtracted, especially in business and entertainment.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in business or film contexts to refer to total earnings before any deductions. Common phrases: 'The film grosses $1 million', 'the company grosses...'. Not used for personal income. Do not confuse with 'net' (after expenses).
Example Sentences
The movie grosses over $500,000 every weekend.
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The restaurant grosses one million dollars a year.
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Her company grosses much more than it did last year.
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That new superhero film grosses more each week as word spreads.
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If the event grosses enough, they'll plan it again next year.
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The new app grosses a surprising amount despite being free to download.
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