Synonyms for

Winnings

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

Definition

Money or prizes won through gambling or a competition.

Synonyms & similar words

win losings winning profits earnings gains profits prizes rewards booty plunder spoils treasure victories accomplishments achievements successes triumphs bonuses bounties dividends interest returns yield

Synonyms by register

Formal

proceeds takings revenue earnings

Informal

loot dough moolah gelt kale

Literary

booty spoils gain

Antonyms

losses debts expenses outgoings expenditures shortfalls

Common collocations

  • lottery winnings
  • gambling winnings
  • prize winnings
  • accumulated winnings
  • total winnings
  • claim winnings
  • declare winnings
  • taxable winnings

Word family

noun winnings
verb win
adjective winning

Usage note

Winnings typically refers to money gained from gambling or a competition. It is usually used in the plural form.

Example sentences

  1. Her winnings from the spelling bee paid for her trip to Disneyland.
  2. The football team celebrated their big winnings at the championship game.
  3. He lost all of his winnings at the blackjack table.
  4. The lottery winner couldn't believe the size of her winnings.
  5. The contestant was disappointed in her small winnings on the game show.

Quotes

  • Winning is not everything, but it beats anything in second place.
  • Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing.
  • Winning isn't getting ahead of others. It's getting ahead of yourself.

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