payout

noun

pay·​out ˈpā-ˌau̇t 

: the act of paying out : payoff

Examples of payout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Across the sector as a whole, average payout now runs closer to seven percent, but that average conceals where the money sits. — Vandana Arcot, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

That ticking fee, potential further payouts and the declining net worth of Papa Ellison and Oracle founder Larry, adds a multi-billion dollar bill for Paramount to the $80 billion debt the combo company will have on Day 1. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

The city is running on a $30 million deficit that stems from a massive police overtime payout and dropping revenue from downtown properties. — Aki Nace, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

The contract has a $500,000 payout that Arrowsmith paid a 10% premium or $50,000 on. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 13 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