payout

noun

pay·​out ˈpā-ˌau̇t 

: the act of paying out : payoff

Examples of payout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The bar then placed a $5,000 bet on Kalshi that the then-underdog Knicks would win, and a $13,500 payout meant the bar not only paid off its patrons’ tabs, but also reaped a $8,500 profit. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026

Insurance payouts for mortgaged homes damaged or destroyed by fires are typically not sent directly to homeowners but instead are held by lenders or servicers, who then disburse the funds in tranches as a home is rebuilt or repaired. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

The early payout feature from bet365 allows users to cash bets early if their team goes up big early in the game. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Park operators are under pressure from insurance carriers that could face a hefty payout if something goes wrong. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for payout

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout