prize money

noun

1. money offered, won, or received in prizes.

2. a portion of the money realized from the sale of a prize, especially an enemy's vessel, divided among the captors.

prize money

noun

1. any money offered, paid, or received as a prize

2. (formerly) a part of the money realized from the sale of a captured vessel

Word History and Origins

Origin of prize money¹

First recorded in 1740–50

Example Sentences

Since 2019 we have also been campaigning for equal FA Cup prize money for the women's and men's competitions - not as a slogan, but as a strategy.

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PGA Tour prize money has soared in order to keep up.

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But knowing I'm only £70,000 in prize money behind Luke, and then he's got to defend all of his prize money from the Grand Prix, the Players Championships and the World Championship.

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The rankings are determined by the amount of prize money a player has won from ranking tournaments over a two-year period.

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The earlier they can guess correctly with fewer clues, the higher the chances they can win more of the prize money.

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Related Words

• jackpot 
• reward