payout

noun

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

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This year’s average payout for NTT IndyCar Series drivers was $936,500, which also exceeds last year’s average of $596,500. Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 Requiring better income documentation before payouts, such as 1099s for self-employment income, and only allowing those with legal custody to claim a child, could substantially reduce improper payments. Rachel Sheffield, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026 Some see it as the smart move to create revenue within a conference that is making almost double what their counterparts in the ACC are making with year-end payouts. Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026 The game has already seen a series of winners in 2026, including four jackpots claimed in just four days in late April and early May — a reminder that big payouts can hit frequently. Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for payout

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 30 May. 2026.

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