noun
payout
noun
1
A sum of money paid out, such as winnings, an insurance settlement, or dividends.
"The lottery payout was split between three winners."
How to Use Payout
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMoney that gets paid out to someone, e.g. winnings or a settlement.
Common pairings
insurance payout
jackpot payout
Word Forms
payouts plural
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Etymology
A noun formed from the phrasal verb "pay out."