small fortune

noun

: a surprisingly or unexpectedly large amount of money

They spent a small fortune on redecorating their house.

Examples of small fortune in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Tigers spent a small fortune, at least $150 million, on hiring Lane Kiffin and revamping their roster. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

In the 16th century, a dress was also a small fortune made up of fabrics, embroidery, and precious metals. — Filippo Iarocci, Vanity Fair, 19 Sep. 2026

He’s encouraged by a Japanese fan named Izumi (Kiko Mizuhara) to bring it to her country in order to sell it for a small fortune. — William Earl, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

Madden kept her $20 million inheritance with the new owner to manage the small fortune. — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Rhymes for small fortune

• misfortune