prize money

NOUN

winnable money

Synonyms

STRONGEST

jackpot reward

WEAK

cash prize door prize

Example Sentences

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Men's world number one Jannik Sinner also claimed players are not getting the respect they deserve when it comes to prize money at the majors.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The players' action is designed to put pressure on the AELTC, with prize money for Wimbledon not due to be announced for another three weeks.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Players have asked the Slams to pay 22% of their revenue in prize money by 2030.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The Myrtle Beach Classic offered just $4 million in prize money, or only 20% of the Truist Championship’s purse.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

At the time of his death, Bobby Fischer’s estate was worth more than $2 million, primarily the prize money left over from the $3.5 million that he’d won in his 1992 match with Spassky.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady