payout

noun

pay·​out ˈpā-ˌau̇t 

: the act of paying out : payoff

Examples of payout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This marked the largest prize money payout in the history of women’s sports. — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

The final cash payout could decrease depending on the total number of valid claims filed, the settlement website states. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 30 June 2026

The inclusion of the insurers’ payout was a major sticking point, because abuse victims prefer to negotiate on their own with insurance companies, in the hopes of securing more money. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 29 June 2026

The $20-million settlement is another blow to the city’s budget, which has weathered significant increases in liability payouts over the last few years. — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for payout

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout