noun Uncommon

payout

Payout (noun) means a sum of money paid out, such as winnings, an insurance settlement, or dividends. Example: “The lottery payout was split between three winners.”

noun

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 notes

In 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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The lottery _____ was split between three winners.

Etymology

A noun formed from the phrasal verb "pay out."

Rhymes for payout

out tout bout gout lout pout rout about trout spout clout grout

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Frequently asked questions

What does “payout” mean?

The word “payout” means a sum of money paid out, such as winnings, an insurance settlement, or dividends. In plain terms, money that gets paid out to someone, e.g. winnings or a settlement.

How do you use “payout” in a sentence?

Here is “payout” used in a sentence: “The lottery payout was split between three winners.”

What part of speech is “payout”?

“Payout” is a noun.

Is “payout” a common word?

“Payout” is an uncommon word in modern English.