Winnings

/ˈwɪnɪŋz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The money or prizes won in a competition, lottery, or gambling.

Her winnings from the poker tournament amounted to over $10,000.

The profits gained from an investment or business venture.

He reinvested his winnings from the stock market into buying more shares.

The total amount of money won by a player, especially in a game of chance.

After the game, the amount displayed as her winnings was quite impressive.

Prizes or awards received in a contest.

The artist showcased her winnings from various art competitions in her studio.

Derived from the verb 'win' combined with the suffix '-ings', indicating the act of gaining or the results of winning.

big winnings

A large amount of money or valuable prizes won.

cash winnings

Money that has been won, especially in games of chance.

net winnings

Total winnings after deducting any expenses or losses.

win

To achieve victory in a contest or competition.

winner

A person or group that wins a contest or competition.

Score

That was a total score when I hit the jackpot at the slot machine.

Lucky break

Winning that raffle was a real lucky break for him.