noun
Uncommon
winnings
WIH-nihngz
Winnings (noun) means Money or prizes gained by winning, especially through gambling or a competition. Example: “He collected his lottery winnings the next morning.”
noun
1
Money or prizes gained by winning, especially through gambling or a competition.
"He collected his lottery winnings the next morning."
How to use winnings
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe prize money you walk away with after winning.
Common pairings
collect your winnings
cash out winnings
gambling winnings
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What does “winnings” mean?
The word “winnings” means money or prizes gained by winning, especially through gambling or a competition. In plain terms, the prize money you walk away with after winning.
How do you pronounce “winnings”?
“Winnings” is pronounced WIH-nihngz (/ˈwɪnɪŋz/ in IPA).
How do you use “winnings” in a sentence?
Here is “winnings” used in a sentence: “He collected his lottery winnings the next morning.”
What is the opposite of “winnings”?
The opposite of “winnings” — its antonyms — is losings.
What part of speech is “winnings”?
“Winnings” is a noun.
Is “winnings” a common word?
“Winnings” is an uncommon word in modern English.
