payout

noun

pay·​out ˈpā-ˌau̇t 

: the act of paying out : payoff

Examples of payout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Smaller payouts scare off potential investors, meaning promising treatments are often left on a shelf. — Brad Quick, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Most larger civil payouts require final approval from the City Council. — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Winning Triple Twist numbers 03-12-13-18-36-38 Check Triple Twist payouts and previous drawings here. — Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Part of the payout is contingent on whether YouTube and TikTok impose similar protections for children. — Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 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