prize money
noun
1
: a part of the proceeds of a captured ship formerly divided among the officers and men making the capture
2
: money offered in prizes
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So far, Johnson is not confirmed for the Grand Slam Track League, the four-part meet series which will offer up some serious prize money.
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Cory Mull, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
As well as the trophy itself, there is significant prize money on offer.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Players face increasingly difficult challenges to accumulate unlimited prize money, but failure means elimination through group voting.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
That massive sum included $4.8 billion in salary and prize money, plus $1.4 billion from endorsements and other off-field opportunities.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
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Cory Mull, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
As well as the trophy itself, there is significant prize money on offer.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Players face increasingly difficult challenges to accumulate unlimited prize money, but failure means elimination through group voting.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
That massive sum included $4.8 billion in salary and prize money, plus $1.4 billion from endorsements and other off-field opportunities.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prize money
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“Prize money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prize%20money. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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