lump sum

noun

: an amount of money that is paid at one time : a single sum of money

The bonus is paid out in a lump sum.

take their winnings as a lump-sum payment

Examples of lump sum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And in lieu of alimony, Jelly Roll will instead pay his ex-wife a lump sum, though the amount remains confidential. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 21 July 2026

If the settlement agreement releases all claims for a lump sum, the IRS and the Tax Court will not know what the defendant considered important. — Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Her $10 on Bryce and Trinity was less about earning a large lump sum and more about getting heavily invested in the show. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

No minimum deposit required to open an account, so you can get started without needing a lump sum upfront. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Rhymes for lump sum

• become
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• humdrum
• income
• outcome
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