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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Barkley also expressed angst over the series' reliance on prize money as a means to compel players to prioritize regular-season games.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
What happens to unclaimed prize money?
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Instead of offering prize money or funding, Richemont decided via AZ Academy to offer emerging designers education, mentorships and moral support to give unique fashion propositions a practical leg up.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Dec. 2025
In addition to sporting events and music, the rodeo will also consist of family friendly activities like mutton bustin', clowns and rodeo queens who will compete for prize money.
—Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Dec. 2025
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
What happens to unclaimed prize money?
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Instead of offering prize money or funding, Richemont decided via AZ Academy to offer emerging designers education, mentorships and moral support to give unique fashion propositions a practical leg up.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Dec. 2025
In addition to sporting events and music, the rodeo will also consist of family friendly activities like mutton bustin', clowns and rodeo queens who will compete for prize money.
—Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Dec. 2025
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 19 Dec. 2025.
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