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Definition of payout

payout

/ˈpeɪˌaʊt/
pay · out
Plural:payouts
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payout Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A large sum of money paid out to someone, especially from an insurance claim, investment fund, lottery, or legal settlement.

Example

"The policyholders received a substantial payout after the storm damaged their property."

2

The act or process of disbursing money from a fund or account.

Example

"The board approved the annual payout of dividends to all company shareholders."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Payout' (one word) is a noun referring to the money paid out, whereas 'pay out' (two words) is the phrasal verb meaning to disburse funds.

• Rhymes for payout

• Nearby Words

paymaster
payment
payoff
payout
payphone
payroll
payslip

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