pay dirt

noun

Definition of pay dirtnext
as in treasure trove

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Recent Examples of pay dirt The trip to pay dirt came on a 19-yard heave to tight end Colby Parkinson, who skied over safety Tre’von Moehrig for the game-winning score with 38 seconds remaining. — Mike Kaye updated January 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026 Three plays later, sophomore running back Zach Fultz touched pay dirt to cut the lead in half at 14-7 just inside seven minutes left in the half. — Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025 The hosts punted on their next possession and Mounds View again drove for pay dirt. — Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025 Jordan still received most of the carries in the first quarter and reached pay dirt on USC’s next possession to even the game at 7, putting his head down and barreling into the end zone from the 1-yard line. — Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pay dirt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pay dirt
  1. treasure trove
  2. find
Noun
  • The Clark Art Institute, a treasure trove of Western art, opened in the scenic Berkshire Mountains in Williamstown, Massachusetts, in 1955.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026
  • Vintage shops and thrift stores can be treasure troves for all sorts of odds and ends to fill any space of the house—especially because vintage decor is having a major moment right now.
    — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
Definition of treasure trove
Noun
  • From cover-ups to bathing suits, these are my favorite finds, starting at just $13.
    — Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
  • Keep scrolling to shop more pieces inspired by Nicole Kidman’s outfit blueprint, including finds from Levi’s and Vionic.
    — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of find

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“Pay dirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20dirt. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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