The breadwinner is the one who puts food on the table for the family. More examples: Despite her demanding job, Susan takes pride in being the breadwinner for her family. With his new promotion, Derek became the main breadwinner, allowing his spouse to pursue a passion project. As prices keep rising, many families struggle just to put food on the table. James felt a sense of pride knowing his hard work helped put food on the table for his loved ones. #eslvocab