plural bounties
1
: something that is given generously
nature's bounty
2
: liberality in giving : generosity
3
: yield especially of a crop
this summer's bounty of tomatoes
4
: a reward, premium, or subsidy especially when offered or given by a government: such as
a
: an extra allowance to induce entry into the armed services
b
: a grant to encourage an industry
c
: a payment to encourage the destruction of noxious animals
a bounty on coyotes
d
: a payment for the capture of or assistance in the capture of an outlaw
had a bounty of $500 on his head
Examples of bounty in a Sentence
summer's bounty of plump tomatoes
The cottage is filled with a bounty of fresh flowers.
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Until December, there was a $10 million U.S. bounty for his arrest.
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Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
In graceful synergy with its wines, Rioja’s gastronomy also honors the land’s unique agricultural heritage and abundant natural bounty.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 May 2025
Footage of the public confrontation reached the ruthless leader of Shadow Force, who put a $25 million bounty on their heads.
—Giana Levy, Refinery29, 8 May 2025
Losing teams can now, generally speaking, earn even more for claiming one, but massive bounties tied to bot laners who get massive quickly will no longer pay out crazy money if the game is still reasonably even.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
In graceful synergy with its wines, Rioja’s gastronomy also honors the land’s unique agricultural heritage and abundant natural bounty.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 May 2025
Footage of the public confrontation reached the ruthless leader of Shadow Force, who put a $25 million bounty on their heads.
—Giana Levy, Refinery29, 8 May 2025
Losing teams can now, generally speaking, earn even more for claiming one, but massive bounties tied to bot laners who get massive quickly will no longer pay out crazy money if the game is still reasonably even.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bounty
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“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bounty. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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bounty
noun
boun·ty
ˈbau̇nt-ē 
plural bounties
1
b
: something given generously
2
: money given as a reward (as for killing a harmful animal or capturing a criminal)
Etymology
Middle English bounte "goodness," from early French bunté (same meaning), derived from Latin bonus "good" — related to bonus
Legal Definition
bounty
noun
boun·ty
ˈbau̇n-tē
plural bounties
1
: generosity in bestowing gifts especially by will
2
: a reward, premium, or subsidy especially offered by a government
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