prize money
noun
1
: a part of the proceeds of a captured ship formerly divided among the officers and crew making the capture
2
: money offered in prizes
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The disqualified angler, whose identity has not been made public, was reportedly in first place and looking at $100,000 in prize money.
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Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
That was the prize money awarded from the Royals’ 50/50 Raffle, which means the same amount went to the Kansas City Royals Foundation.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Those lucrative deals are necessary because the prize money for winning the cup was a meagre £100,000.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Gabby Windey says Peacock is tardy on the prize money, and Rob Rausch agrees.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
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Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
That was the prize money awarded from the Royals’ 50/50 Raffle, which means the same amount went to the Kansas City Royals Foundation.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Those lucrative deals are necessary because the prize money for winning the cup was a meagre £100,000.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Gabby Windey says Peacock is tardy on the prize money, and Rob Rausch agrees.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for prize money
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“Prize money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prize%20money. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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