Synonyms for

Jackpot

Verb / ˈdʒæˌkpɑ:t / Another word for jackpot — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large prize or amount of money won in a game of chance or lottery

Synonyms & similar words

pot kitty prize reward windfall bonanza pot payoff winnings haul booty plunder treasure fortune bounty loot spoils riches luck

Synonyms by register

Formal

grand prize cumulative prize accumulated winnings

Informal

big win bonanza windfall jackpot prize

Literary

fortune's favor golden opportunity

Antonyms

loss failure deficit shortfall poverty scarcity

Common collocations

  • hit the jackpot
  • win the jackpot
  • jackpot winner
  • jackpot prize
  • jackpot amount
  • jackpot fever
  • jackpot city

Word family

noun jackpot
verb jackpot

Usage note

Primarily used in the context of gambling or a highly desirable outcome. Can be used figuratively to describe a great success or fortune.

Example sentences

  1. He hit the jackpot and won a lot of money.
  2. She played the slot machines and won the jackpot.
  3. The lottery jackpot is up to $50 million.
  4. The lucky winner of the jackpot bought the winning ticket at a gas station.
  5. The jackpot was split between two winners.

Quotes

  • "Winning the jackpot isn't happiness, it's a distraction." - Dan Salomon
  • "I don't have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness - it's right in front of me if I'm paying attention and practicing gratitude." - Brené Brown
  • "You can't win a game you don't even play." - Patricia Briggs

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