payout

noun

pay·​out ˈpā-ˌau̇t 

: the act of paying out : payoff

Examples of payout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Not only is the stock’s dividend payout less attractive in a environment with 5-year Treasury notes yielding 5%, Pepsi’s Frito-Lay snack business is grappling with more health-conscious consumers. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

And even a policy sitting at zero cash surrender value or a convertible term can still produce a real payout in a settlement. — Rob Haynie, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Chicago taxpayers will almost certainly be on the hook for more huge payouts in the not-too-distant future to people suing on the grounds that Guevara framed them for murder. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

FanDuel Sportsbook New York offers fast payout processing, especially when using PayPal, Venmo, or online banking. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 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