Winnings (Noun)
Meaning
Something won (especially money).
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The gambler collected his winnings from the slot machine and walked away with a big smile on his face.
- Her lottery winnings allowed her to buy her dream house and retire early.
- The poker player's winnings from the tournament were enough to pay off his debts.
- The company's winnings from the business deal were invested in new equipment and staff.
- After a string of successful bets, his winnings from sports betting added up to a small fortune.