prize money
Americannoun
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money offered, won, or received in prizes.
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a portion of the money realized from the sale of a prize, especially an enemy's vessel, divided among the captors.
noun
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any money offered, paid, or received as a prize
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(formerly) a part of the money realized from the sale of a captured vessel
Etymology
Origin of prize money
First recorded in 1740–50
Example Sentences
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In most of the events, the players compete as both individuals and on teams of four, with some prize money awarded to both competitions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Her winning partner Alakai, 30, is also putting business before pleasure with his $50,000 in prize money.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
The six shortlisted authors will receive £2,500 each and a specially bound edition of their book, while the eventual winner will receive a trophy and £50,000 in prize money.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Leigh said they are not trying to make a profit, but they need to sell 550,000 tickets to cover the property’s costs, legal fees, taxes, prize money and raffle expenses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Her fee was the prize money: a thousand dollars.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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