money shot

noun

1
: the scene in a pornographic movie in which a male actor ejaculates
2
: a very important, impressive, or memorable picture or scene

Examples of money shot in a Sentence

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That pool is quite the money shot, but who would have thought a place like this would exist in Europe’s capital of… banking? — Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 The Duffer Brothers clarify one crucial aspect of the reveal, while the star shares his unlikely inspiration for the money shot. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025 But what about the money shot — were the actual votes for or against advancement associated with the proportion of women writing external review letters? — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 The creative and producing teams — including Lonny Price and Matt Cowart who co-direct — even miss on the musical money shot. — Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for money shot

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of money shot was in 1977

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“Money shot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/money%20shot. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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