Windfall

/ˈwɪndˌfɔːl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An unexpected financial gain or piece of fortune, often in the form of a sudden profit or a large sum of money received unexpectedly.

Winning the lottery was a huge windfall that allowed her to buy a new house.

A piece of unexpected good fortune, especially financial.

The company received a windfall when a previously unknown mineral deposit was discovered on their land.

An unexpected gain, particularly a large amount of money, that comes suddenly.

The inheritance was a windfall that changed his life overnight.

A sudden or unexpected gain or advantage.

The unexpected sale of the property resulted in a financial windfall for the investors.

The term comes from 'windfall fruit,' referring to fruit blown down by the wind, indicating unexpected good fortune.

windfall profits

Unexpectedly high profits, usually due to favorable market conditions.

cash windfall

An unexpected influx of cash or financial resources.

fortune

A large amount of money or assets.

unexpected gain

An increase in wealth or advantage that is not anticipated.

A lucky break that leads to financial gain.

He hit it big with stocks, what a windfall!

A surprise money gain.

That tax refund was a sweet little windfall.