windfall

noun

ˈwin(d)-ˌfȯl How to pronounce windfall (audio)
Definition of windfallnext
as in benefit
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing hitting the lottery jackpot was an incredible windfall for the recently laid-off worker

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Recent Examples of windfall Choosing to write a Substack instead of writing only for the Journal of American History means absorbing a professional cost, not cashing in a windfall. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2026 The war has been a windfall for Fujairah, which has favorable access to the Indian Ocean outside Gulf waters — the UAE’s six other emirates largely sit within the Strait of Hormuz. — semafor.com, 23 July 2026 The $42 million loan was repaid through a lucrative government currency-exchange scheme resulting in a windfall of $600 million. — Jay Weaver july 21, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026 The 39-day World Cup delivered an audience and sponsorship windfall for Fox and Telemundo/Peacock. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for windfall
Recent Examples of Synonyms for windfall
  1. benefit
  2. blessing
  3. boon
  4. gift
Noun
  • Soak for 30 minutes to absorb the bath’s therapeutic benefits which include releasing tension, cleansing your skin, and relaxing your body.
    — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This financing reflects our focus on supporting experienced operators developing essential infrastructure with strong underlying economics and measurable environmental benefits.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of benefit
Noun
  • And when Simon sought his counsel before traveling to South Africa, Belafonte famously urged him to first seek the movement’s blessing — advice Simon did not take.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
  • Now, the company sets its eyes on Hong Kong, this time with China’s blessing.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
Definition of blessing
Noun
  • The promotion of both young prospects, as well as switch-hitting shortstop Jhonny Level, who dominated the Cal League before moving up to High-A Eugene, has been a boon for San Jose.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • But now days after the final, local hospitality professionals say the weeks of the World Cup weren’t the boon promised, and for some, the event may have sidelined other potential business.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Definition of boon
Noun
  • The Herald reported Whitaker’s statement on July 17 in a story that first disclosed the GMCVB’s ticket gift to Rodriguez through the commissioner’s political action committee, A Bolder Florida.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Reid’s constancy is one of the gifts that has led him to the pinnacle of the NFL as the fourth-winningest coach in league history.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of gift

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