payout

noun

pay·​out ˈpā-ˌau̇t How to pronounce payout (audio)
: the act of paying out : payoff

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Bournemouth has steadily climbed the Premier League table from 15th in Foley’s first season to 12th, ninth and sixth during the 2025-26 season, boosting its EPL payout each year. Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026 Palo Alto Networks’ executive compensation hinges on a strategy that ties big payouts to gains in revenue, profitability and other financial metrics. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 2 June 2026 The four are accused of using union funds for salaries and benefits for no-show jobs, luxury international travel, fine dining, vacation payouts and unauthorized loans. Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026 But in a statement, the Department of Justice said the decision to scrap the fund was in response to a federal judge’s ruling last week that temporarily blocked payouts from the fund while legal challenges remain pending. Ana Ceballos follow, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for payout

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of payout was in 1943

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“Payout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/payout. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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