tycoon
/taɪˈkuːn/
ty · coon
taɪ · ˈkuːn
English Definition
n. wealthy, powerful business person
Significado en Español
magnate, barón
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đại gia, trùm
Show meaning in
Example Sentence
He is a real estate tycoon.
他是地产大亨。
💡
Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
tycoon(mogul)
Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.
Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “tycoon”?
-
A
Adventurer
-
B
Magnate
-
C
Artist
-
D
Scholar
Show answer
B — Magnate.
“tycoon” means n. wealthy, powerful business person
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The oil ______ owned dozens of companies and countless mansions.
-
A
beggar
-
B
servant
-
C
tycoon
-
D
laborer
Show answer
C — tycoon.
“tycoon” means n. wealthy, powerful business person
Common questions about “tycoon”
What does “tycoon” mean?
tycoon — n. wealthy, powerful business person. In Chinese: 大亨，巨头.
How do you pronounce “tycoon”?
tycoon is pronounced /taɪˈkuːn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ty · coon.
How do you use “tycoon” in a sentence?
He is a real estate tycoon. (他是地产大亨。)
What are synonyms for “tycoon”?
magnate, mogul — all close in meaning to tycoon (n. wealthy, powerful business person).
Is “tycoon” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. tycoon appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “tycoon”?
tycoon(mogul)
