payout

noun

pay·​out ˈpā-ˌau̇t 

: the act of paying out : payoff

Examples of payout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The way Rauh sees it, Prop 40 trades a stream of income-tax revenue in the future for a more immediate payout of wealth-tax revenue today. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

According to the settlement website, anyone who used the GoodRx website, app or service prior to April 20, 2024, may be eligible for a payout. — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

Mercedes’ sponsorship revenue gains were offset by lower payouts from the team’s fourth-place finish in the 2024 constructor standings. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Here is a look at the top 7 anglers, their final day weights, and their payouts after the final weigh-in. — Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 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