the money that you make in business or by selling things, especially after paying the costs involved
a rise/an increase/a drop/a fall in profits
profit (on something) The company made a healthy profit on the deal.
profit (from something) Profit from exports rose 7.3%
Net profit (= after you have paid costs and tax) was up 16.1%.
The sale generated record profits.
We should be able to sell the house at a profit.
The agency is voluntary and not run for profit.
There isn’t much profit in running a restaurant these days.