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Definition of bounty

bounty

/ˈbaʊn.ti/
boun · ty
Adverb:bountifully
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Plural:bounties
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Adjective:bountiful
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• noun

1

A monetary reward offered by a government or organization for the capture of a criminal, the recovery of lost property, or the destruction of a pest.

Example

"The software company offered a generous bounty to any security researcher who could identify vulnerabilities in its network."

2

Something given or occurring in generous amounts; a rich abundance or plentiful supply.

Example

"Every autumn, local farmers gather at the market to share the rich bounty of the harvest."

3

The quality of being generous and openhanded in giving; munificence.

Example

"The scholarship fund was established through the enduring bounty of a former alumnus."

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• Rhymes for bounty

• Nearby Words

bountiful
bountifully
bountifulness
bounty
bouquet
bourbon
bourgeoisie

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French bonte ('goodness, kindness'), from Latin bonitatem ('goodness'), derived from bonus ('good').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bounty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bounty
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