payout

noun

pay·​out ˈpā-ˌau̇t 

: the act of paying out : payoff

Examples of payout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In New York, on the other hand, a neutral third party determines eligibility and adjudicates payouts. — Jacob Lederman, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

Second, OpenAI is gearing up for an IPO that promises to deliver massive payouts of millions or even billions of dollars to employees and executives, and provide capital for the next phase of the company’s growth. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

The warrant affidavit alleges that the money that was stolen came from donations or insurance payouts after the Thompson Congregational Church on Thompson Road was severely damaged by a fire in 2016. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

Kavanagh alleges that Sky is refusing to pay money she is owed, despite male colleagues receiving payouts. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 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