A breadwinner is a person who provides financial support for their family. The term can be broken down into four words: ENER (4 letters), PROVIDER (8 letters), EARNER (6 letters), and DAD (3 letters). ENER stands for energy, which is necessary to work hard and provide for one's family. PROVIDER refers to the person who supplies the family with the necessities of life. EARNER is someone who earns money through their labor. Finally, DAD is a term used to refer to the male head of the household, who is often the primary breadwinner.