windfall
0 antonyms and opposites of windfall, grouped by meaning.
Noun — An unexpected and welcome sum of money, such as from an inheritance or lottery win.
How to use windfall
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Etymology
Originally literal — fruit or wood "blown down" by the wind — before the figurative sense of unexpected good fortune developed.
Full origin of windfall →Frequently asked questions
What does “windfall” mean?
The word “windfall” means an unexpected and welcome sum of money, such as from an inheritance or lottery win. In plain terms, most commonly, a sudden and unearned stroke of financial luck.
How do you pronounce “windfall”?
“Windfall” is pronounced WIHND-fawl (/ˈwɪnd.fɔl/ in IPA).
How do you use “windfall” in a sentence?
Here is “windfall” used in a sentence: “The family used their windfall to pay off the mortgage.”
What part of speech is “windfall”?
“Windfall” is a noun.
How many meanings does “windfall” have?
“Windfall” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an unexpected and welcome sum of money, such as from an inheritance or lottery win.