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

Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment. —Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 29 Jan. 2026

This annuity converts a lump sum of savings into an unbreakable income stream throughout your lifetime, closing the gap and securing your basic lifestyle. —Sheryl Rowling, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026

According to Forbes, The Boss has his music catalog to thank for the valuation after selling the publishing rights to his label, Sony, in December 2021 for a (pretax) lump sum of approximately $500 million. —Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026

Eligible employees accepted into UTA’s voluntary separation program will resign effective May 31 and receive a lump sum payment in August equal to 9 or 12 months of base salary. —Milla Surjadi, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for lump sum

• become
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• income
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• come