profits
n. C / Un. the money a business earns after paying all its costs. If you sell something for more than it cost you to make, you have made a profit.
n. the financial gain representing the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent in buying, operating, or producing something.
The company reported record profits this year.
After paying for materials and labor, the small bakery reinvests its profits into new equipment.
While gross revenue increased significantly, net profits remained stagnant due to the rising costs of raw materials and international shipping.
Often used in the plural when referring to the total earnings of a company over a specific period.
The company made many profitsThe company made a large profitWhen referring to the general concept of financial gain, use the singular 'profit' with an adjective like 'large' or 'high' rather than 'many'.