payout

noun

pay·​out ˈpā-ˌau̇t How to pronounce payout (audio)
: the act of paying out : payoff

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And in years past, parents rewarded that milestone with a bigger payout. Annabelle Canela, Parents, 7 Mar. 2025 That means prioritizing sustainable, ethical business models over short-term payouts. Marc Rogers, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025 In 2024, BetMGM awarded $128.5 million in progressive jackpot payouts to online casino players. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025 The winning Arizona ticket adds another milestone to the lottery's record of high-value payouts. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for payout

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of payout was in 1943

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“Payout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/payout. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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