tycoon
Say it: ty-KOON /taɪˈkuːn/ · noun
What “tycoon” means
A very rich and powerful business owner.
More precisely: A wealthy, powerful person in business or industry.
Example: “The shipping tycoon bought the football club on a whim.”
When to use it
Use it for someone with enormous wealth and influence in business. It is common in news and can sound dramatic.
Similar words
magnate, mogul, baron
Where it comes from
Japanese taikun, 'great lord', a title used for the shogun.
Quick check
A businesswoman owns factories across several countries and has made a vast fortune. What might a newspaper call her?
an entrepreneur or a tycoon?
Show the answer
a tycoon
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