payout

noun

pay·​out ˈpā-ˌau̇t 

: the act of paying out : payoff

Examples of payout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Since then, she’s fought for a bigger slice of his fortune, arguing in multiple court cases that her father contributed to the company’s growth with an early investment – and that her payout should be based on the 2026 valuation of Chey’s SK Group. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

At a June forum for county executive candidates, former Legislator Dan Tarwater III said that the lawsuit could cost up to $1 billion in payouts, potentially bankrupting Jackson County. — Ilana Arougheti july 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

One of the largest payouts for police pet-killing followed the infamous Hells Angels raids in California in 1998. — Vanessa Shakib, Oc Register, 23 July 2026

Nuveen recently hiked its payouts across these state funds to prop up share prices and close previous discounts. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 23 July 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