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

Examples of prize money in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Serbian tennis icon has spent much of his career rewriting the sport’s history books, collecting 24 Grand Slam singles titles, more than 100 ATP Tour-level victories, and nearly $194 million in prize money—more than any player before him. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 July 2026

The Women’s World Cup isn’t until 2027, so these viewers aren’t factoring in that the women will likely win some prize money next year that will also be split. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 9 July 2026

Thanks to the efforts of King and Venus Williams, who’s still competing at 46, female players as of 2007 receive prize money equal to men’s at all four Grand Slams. — Josh Levin, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026

Fery has played in three Wimbledons prior to this year as a wild card, never advancing past the second round, but earning a combined total of $281,000 in prize money, 32% of his total career earnings. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for prize money

• bunny
• funny
• gunny
• honey
• runny
• sonny
• sunny
• tunny