payout

noun

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

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Plus, dental plans often have a maximum annual payout, usually between $1,000 and $2,000. Blake Farmer, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026 Some users questioned whether the move was designed to reduce payouts. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026 By 2 payouts and previous drawings here. Usa Today Staff, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026 How many consumers will take the company up on the offer is yet to be seen, though—and the gesture could be more powerful than the actual payout. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for payout

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Mar. 2026.

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