payout

noun

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

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The payouts could be even higher if Cignetti earns bonuses for winning Big Ten or national coach of the year honors in addition to playoff appearances and conference titles. Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026 The township of Edison, New Jersey, reduced its spending on salt and brine by 35% and its insurance payouts by 60%, thanks to video that helped prove plow drivers usually weren’t at fault when the vehicles collided with another motorist’s car. Jeff McMurray, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026 What is the Mega Millions payout on matching 2 lottery numbers? Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Mar. 2026 Winning Pick 3 numbers 6-2-7 Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here. Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 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 4 Mar. 2026.

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