lump sum

noun

: an amount of money that is paid at one time : a single sum of money

The bonus is paid out in a lump sum.

take their winnings as a lump-sum payment

Examples of lump sum in a Sentence

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However, starting in January 2026, employee paycheck withholdings should reflect the tips and overtime deductions, which means workers will see the benefit each pay period rather than via a lump sum next tax season. —Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026

Beginning with optimistic expectations A similar experiment in Canada with 50 homeless participants showed that providing 7,500 Canadian dollars in cash as a lump sum resulted in 99 fewer days homeless over a one-year period. —Benjamin F. Henwood, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026

Winners of the Millionaire for Life top prize of $1,000,000 a year for life and second prize of $100,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment. —Staff Reports, The Providence Journal, 1 Apr. 2026

Each category for length of service would garner a different multiple of their earnings in a lump sum, the longer the tenure, the higher the multiplier. —Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for lump sum

• become
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• income
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• come