payout

noun

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

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There was another spike in February 2025, against the backdrop of peace talks, when many hoped for payouts and with an end to the war seeming possible. Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025 Investment income such as interest payments or dividends is not included, but Forbes does account for payouts from equity stakes athletes have sold. Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 7 Oct. 2025 What is the Mega Millions payout on matching 2 lottery numbers? Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Oct. 2025 What is the Powerball payout on matching 2 lottery numbers? Chris Sims, IndyStar, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for payout

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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 11 Oct. 2025.

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