plural bounties
1
: something that is given generously
nature's bounty
2
: liberality in giving : generosity
3
: yield especially of a crop
this summer's bounty of tomatoes
4
: a reward, premium, or subsidy especially when offered or given by a government: such as
a
: an extra allowance to induce entry into the armed services
b
: a grant to encourage an industry
c
: a payment to encourage the destruction of noxious animals
a bounty on coyotes
d
: a payment for the capture of or assistance in the capture of an outlaw
had a bounty of $500 on his head
Examples of bounty in a Sentence
summer's bounty of plump tomatoes
The cottage is filled with a bounty of fresh flowers.
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The American military was scrambling to find the second aviator after official and semiofficial Iranian news organizations reported that a regional governor had offered a bounty for its crew.
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Dennis Romero, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
The Miami Dolphins own 11 selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, which is an impressive bounty of resources, especially when considering seven of those picks are among the top 100 selections.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Local chefs showcase the bounty in innovative creations at the Taste of Morels event on Saturday.
—Midwest Living, 3 Apr. 2026
To preserve the bounty, the family would make fruit jams, pickles and other shelf-stable goods, preserving not only food but family traditions.
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Dennis Romero, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
The Miami Dolphins own 11 selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, which is an impressive bounty of resources, especially when considering seven of those picks are among the top 100 selections.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Local chefs showcase the bounty in innovative creations at the Taste of Morels event on Saturday.
—Midwest Living, 3 Apr. 2026
To preserve the bounty, the family would make fruit jams, pickles and other shelf-stable goods, preserving not only food but family traditions.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bounty
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“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bounty. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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bounty
noun
boun·ty
ˈbau̇nt-ē 
plural bounties
1
b
: something given generously
2
: money given as a reward (as for killing a harmful animal or capturing a criminal)
Etymology
Middle English bounte "goodness," from early French bunté (same meaning), derived from Latin bonus "good" — related to bonus
Legal Definition
bounty
noun
boun·ty
ˈbau̇n-tē
plural bounties
1
: generosity in bestowing gifts especially by will
2
: a reward, premium, or subsidy especially offered by a government
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