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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Another big distinction will be seen in the prize money at stake each week.
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Dominic Chu,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
The prize money has also seen a substantial increase.
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Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
This year’s inaugural USATF Tour aims to organize the fragmented sport by streamlining the calendar and working with existing event coordinators to provide resources, including prize money and travel for top athletes, marketing and drug testing.
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Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
Wimbledon’s prize money increase of 20% is greater than that of the French Open, but not all players received the same bump.
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Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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Dominic Chu,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
The prize money has also seen a substantial increase.
—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
This year’s inaugural USATF Tour aims to organize the fragmented sport by streamlining the calendar and working with existing event coordinators to provide resources, including prize money and travel for top athletes, marketing and drug testing.
—
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
Wimbledon’s prize money increase of 20% is greater than that of the French Open, but not all players received the same bump.
—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
11 June 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 25 Jun. 2026.
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