Winnings

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪnɪŋz/

Definitions of winnings

noun a sum of money or other valuable thing won as a prize in a game or competition

Example Sentences

A1 She was thrilled to receive her bingo winnings.

A2 The team split their tournament winnings evenly.

B1 He used his casino winnings to buy a new car.

B2 Her lottery winnings allowed her to travel the world.

C1 Investing his poker winnings wisely, he was able to retire early.

C2 The golfer's tournament winnings made him one of the highest-paid athletes in the world.

Examples of winnings in a Sentence

formal The lottery winner was overjoyed with their winnings.

informal I can't believe how much I won in the raffle! My winnings are huge!

slang I hit the jackpot at the casino and my winnings are off the charts!

figurative His hard work and dedication finally paid off, resulting in significant winnings.

Grammatical Forms of winnings

• past tense: won
• plural: winnings
• comparative: more winnings
• superlative: most winnings
• present tense: win
• future tense: will win
• perfect tense: have won
• continuous tense: is winning
• singular: winning
• positive degree: winning
• infinitive: to win
• gerund: winning
• participle: winning

Origin and Evolution of winnings

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'winnings' originated from the Old English word 'gewinnan', which means to gain or acquire through effort or competition.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'winnings' evolved to specifically refer to money or prizes won in a game or competition, shifting from a general sense of gaining something through effort to a more specific context of monetary rewards.