IELTS Speaking · Vocabulary
revenue
noun/ˈrevənjuː/Band 7
Last updated 21 July 2026
In short
“revenue” is a Band 7 noun that means the income that a business receives from its normal activities. Below you'll find its pronunciation, natural example sentences, synonyms and antonyms, and the collocations that help you use it accurately in the IELTS Speaking test.
Meaning
The income that a business receives from its normal activities.
Example sentences
Natural, spoken examples at the level an examiner rewards.
- “Advertising is their main source of revenue.”
- “The company's revenue grew by 20%.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
incomeearningstakings
Antonyms
expenditureoutgoings
Collocations & common phrases
Word partners that make your usage sound natural — the difference between knowing a word and using it well.
Collocations
generate revenuerevenue streamannual revenue
Common phrases
a source of revenue
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Frequently asked questions
What does “revenue” mean?
The income that a business receives from its normal activities.
How do you use “revenue” in a sentence?
For example: “Advertising is their main source of revenue.”
What are some synonyms for “revenue”?
Synonyms include income, earnings, takings.
Is “revenue” good vocabulary for IELTS Speaking?
Yes. It is Band 7 vocabulary, and collocations such as generate revenue, revenue stream, annual revenue help you use it naturally. Reaching for precise, less common words like this is exactly what lifts your Lexical Resource score.
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