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
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That's where a lump sum back payment can cause issues.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Still, with the average 70-year-old getting a benefit of at least $3,000 per month, that lump sum of $18,000 (six months times $3,000) is very tempting.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
For cap accounting purposes, the team can divide this lump sum equally over the length of the contract, up to five seasons.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The woman recently went to Michigan Lottery’s headquarters to claim her prize, opteing to take home a one-time lump sum payment of about $693,000.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Still, with the average 70-year-old getting a benefit of at least $3,000 per month, that lump sum of $18,000 (six months times $3,000) is very tempting.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
For cap accounting purposes, the team can divide this lump sum equally over the length of the contract, up to five seasons.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The woman recently went to Michigan Lottery’s headquarters to claim her prize, opteing to take home a one-time lump sum payment of about $693,000.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for lump sum
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“Lump sum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lump%20sum. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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