windfall
noun
wind·fall
ˈwin(d)-ˌfȯl 
1
: something (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
2
: an unexpected, unearned, or sudden gain or advantage
Examples of windfall in a Sentence
They received a windfall because of the tax cuts.
hitting the lottery jackpot was an incredible windfall for the recently laid-off worker
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Now, Indiana is looking for a slice of the windfall.
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For shareholders, the sale process has brought a similar windfall.
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Ed White, Fortune, 6 Dec. 2025
Now, Indiana is looking for a slice of the windfall.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
For shareholders, the sale process has brought a similar windfall.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025
The lunation could also bring a major financial windfall, whether in a bonus, royalty check or settlement.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for windfall
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“Windfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windfall. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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windfall
noun
wind·fall
-ˌfȯl
1
: something (as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
2
: an unexpected gift, gain, or help
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