Synonyms for

Payout

Verb / ˈpeɪˌaʊt / Another word for payout — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a payment made for a job or investment

Synonyms & similar words

compensation remuneration settlement reimbursement salary wages earnings commission bonus dividend reward profit gain return yield income proceeds gratuity tip fee

Synonyms by register

Formal

disbursement remittance distribution settlement

Informal

payoff cut share wad

Literary

requital recompense rendition

Antonyms

input contribution investment cost expense outlay expenditure

Common collocations

  • large payout
  • final payout
  • bonus payout
  • lump sum payout
  • payout ratio
  • payout period
  • payout amount
  • payout scheme

Word family

noun payout
verb pay out

Usage note

Primarily used to refer to money given out, especially as a prize, dividend, or profit. Can also refer to the act of distributing funds.

Example sentences

  1. The company gave him a large payout for his invention.
  2. I received a payout from my insurance company after my car accident.
  3. He was happy with the payout he received from the casino.
  4. She got a big payout when she sold her stock.
  5. The employee's payout was based on their performance.

Quotes

  • The payout is great, but the satisfaction of finishing is even greater.
  • The payout is worth the work.
  • The biggest payout is not always the most rewarding.

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