payout

noun

pay·​out ˈpā-ˌau̇t 

: the act of paying out : payoff

Examples of payout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The tests are still ahead — whether Sony and Universal win or settle, and what the first payouts actually look like. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Several officials praised Preckwinkle’s efforts, and the payouts also left $109 million in the loan pot, according to data received through a Tribune open records request. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Takaichi, as part of her measures to combat rising prices, has pushed a two-year cut in the consumption tax to 1% from the current 8% and payouts to households. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

That's why choosing an annuity based solely on the largest monthly payout can be a mistake. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Sep. 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