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
1
A sum of money paid out, such as winnings, an insurance settlement, or dividends.
"The maximum payout from this fruit machine is £20."
"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
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Word forms
- Plural
- payouts
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The lottery _____ was split between three winners.
Etymology
A noun formed from the phrasal verb "pay out."
Rhymes for payout
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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.
