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Definition of windfall

windfall

/ˈwɪnd.fɔːl/
wind · fall
Plural:windfalls
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• noun

1

A large, unexpected, and sudden gain, piece of good fortune, or financial profit.

Example

"The sudden inheritance provided a welcome financial windfall that allowed them to pay off their mortgage."

2

An apple or other fruit blown down from a tree or bush by the wind before being harvested.

Example

"After the autumn gale, we gathered the bruised windfalls in the orchard to bake into apple pies."

3

A tree, branch, or tract of timber blown down by the wind.

Example

"Foresters cleared the tangled windfall blocking the mountain trail after the winter storm."

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• Nearby Words

windchill
winded
winder
windfall
windfarm
windflower
windhoek

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Late Middle English as a compound of 'wind' and 'fall', originally referring to timber or fruit blown down by the wind, which commoners were permitted to gather for free.

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