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, 19 Feb. 2026

Other employers may only report a year-end lump sum, which requires some math, depending on your overtime rate, according to the IRS. —Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026

Debt settlement is a strategy for negotiating with private creditors to pay less than the amount owed, typically after stopping payments and saving a lump sum. —Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026

Longevity pay is an annual lump sum payment for full-time employees based on years of service. —Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoman, 15 Feb. 2026

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