windfall

noun

wind·​fall ˈwin(d)-ˌfȯl 

1

: something (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind

2

: an unexpected, unearned, or sudden gain or advantage

Synonyms

• benediction
• benefit
• blessing
• boon
• felicity
• godsend
• good
• manna

Examples of windfall in a Sentence

They received a windfall because of the tax cuts.

hitting the lottery jackpot was an incredible windfall for the recently laid-off worker

Recent Examples on the Web

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The tournament continues through the Final Table on Dec. 19 where the winner will receive a special WSOP Paradise gold bracelet along with a huge cash windfall. —Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

Now, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation is set to reap a huge windfall from the proceeds of a public auction of the baseball Judge dropped. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024

In the midst of a windfall of attention, Doechii radiates poise and balance. —Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

windfall

noun

wind·​fall -ˌfȯl 

1

: something (as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind

2

: an unexpected gift, gain, or help