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jackpot Synonyms

Another word for jackpot

Choosing another word for jackpot depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A large cash prize in a game, lottery, or gambling machine, especially one that accumulates until it is won.

Usage Example

"Nobody matched all six numbers on Wednesday, so the lottery grand prize rolled over to the weekend draw."

Strong
grand prize
pot
pool
kitty
Weak
stakes

• noun (Context 2)

An outstanding, unexpected, or sudden success, reward, or stroke of good luck.

Usage Example

"The archaeologists hit the bonanza when they uncovered an intact royal tomb beneath the temple ruins."

Strongest
bonanza
windfall
Strong
gold mine
mother lode
treasure trove
godsend

• interjection (Context 3)

Used as an exclamation of triumph or excitement upon finding what one is looking for or experiencing sudden good fortune.

Usage Example

"She opened the bottom drawer, spotted the missing passport, and shouted, "bingo!""

Strongest
bingo
Strong
eureka
score

Opposites of jackpot

The opposite of jackpot shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

misfortune
disaster
catastrophe
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Jackpot. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/jackpot
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