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

The game winner had the choice of receiving his prize as an annuity of $50,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $600,000. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

In addition, Bunnie Xo will reportedly receive a onetime lump sum of an undisclosed amount from Jelly Roll. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026

The musician will instead pay his ex-wife a lump sum, though the amount remains confidential. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 25 July 2026

If the settlement agreement releases all claims for a lump sum, the IRS and the Tax Court will not know what the defendant considered important. — Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Rhymes for lump sum

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