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spoils

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Noun — Goods or benefits taken by force, especially after a victory.

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spoils of war spoils system

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What does “spoils” mean?
The word “spoils” means goods or benefits taken by force, especially after a victory. In plain terms, plunder taken by force, or excess material dug up during construction/mining.
How do you pronounce “spoils”?
“Spoils” is pronounced spoylz (/spɔɪlz/ in IPA).
How do you use “spoils” in a sentence?
Here is “spoils” used in a sentence: “The spoils of the conquest were divided among the generals.”
What part of speech is “spoils”?
“Spoils” is a noun.
Is “spoils” a common word?
“Spoils” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “spoils” have?
“Spoils” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: goods or benefits taken by force, especially after a victory.

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