prize money
noun
1
: a part of the proceeds of a captured ship formerly divided among the officers and men making the capture
2
: money offered in prizes
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And while equal prize money is given at the majors level, there’s still a considerable pay gap at lower-level tournaments.
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Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 25 June 2025
The decision also cut just over $250,000 in prize money from the distance category.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Epps already has plans to turn the Top Chef title and prize money into a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Houston down the line.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 20 June 2025
The men’s and women’s champions will earn $20,000 each in prize money, from a total purse of $116,500 for the top championship finishers, according to a news release from the running association.
—Ethan Wolin, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2025
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Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 25 June 2025
The decision also cut just over $250,000 in prize money from the distance category.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Epps already has plans to turn the Top Chef title and prize money into a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Houston down the line.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 20 June 2025
The men’s and women’s champions will earn $20,000 each in prize money, from a total purse of $116,500 for the top championship finishers, according to a news release from the running association.
—Ethan Wolin, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2025
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“Prize money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prize%20money. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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