payout

noun

pay·​out ˈpā-ˌau̇t How to pronounce payout (audio)
: the act of paying out : payoff

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Ferbert and others pointed to a surge in lawsuits against municipalities over everything from sidewalk trip-and-falls to police misconduct — cases that can lead to seven- or eight-figure payouts. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 For at least a month, the president has been peppering both executive actions and promises of cash payouts into his midterm campaign schedule and social media posts. — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026 Tyler is still on the hook to help fix outstanding problems at the treasurer’s office involving property tax revenue payouts and distribution reports to local governments across the county, and pay out refunds to taxpayers. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Both the Big Ten and SEC averaged payouts more than $70 million last year to each of their member schools in media revenue. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for payout

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of payout was in 1943

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“Payout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/payout. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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