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 four-episode series brought 16 content creators together at a luxury ranch in Canada to compete in a series of challenges for a chance to win a share of $250,000, with the prize money distributed throughout the four days of the competition. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

But there are always a number of the world’s best players competing for ranking points and prize money. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026

Ultimate champions, as they were called, won trophies, with this format all about rewarding victory, although every athlete earned some prize money. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

The label, which has won multiple local awards, used the prize money to fund its brand launch. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 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