payout

noun

pay·​out ˈpā-ˌau̇t How to pronounce payout (audio)
: the act of paying out : payoff

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What is the Powerball payout on matching 2 lottery numbers? Chris Sims, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026 Winning The Pick numbers 13-20-23-25-36-38 Check The Pick payouts and previous drawings here. Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026 By 2 payouts and previous drawings here. Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026 The total pool grows as more people subscribe and listen, and payouts are based on each artist’s share of that listening. Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for payout

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of payout was in 1943

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“Payout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/payout. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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