prize money

noun

Synonyms of prize moneynext
1
: a part of the proceeds of a captured ship formerly divided among the officers and crew making the capture
2
: money offered in prizes

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Sinner defeated Alcaraz in straight sets in last year’s final to earn a record $6 million in prize money. — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Kelly, 59, who earned $478,000 prize money, fired rounds of 66, 68, 68, 68. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026 The committee separately released records concerning Fauci’s awards and prize money. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 July 2026 Teams also have to consider F1 prize money contracts that are linked to a minimum number of races each year. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for prize money

Word History

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of prize money was in 1654

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