prize money
noun
1
: a part of the proceeds of a captured ship formerly divided among the officers and men making the capture
2
: money offered in prizes
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Eight nations will participate in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals and compete for prize money that reached $9.6 million last year, equal to the men’s event, the Davis Cup.
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Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
It has since been included in this year’s Big Wave Challenge as a contender for biggest wave of the year, which brings with it not only prestige but also significant prize money.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Already, tennis star Taylor Fritz has also gotten involved, donating his first round prize money from the Australian Open to the effort.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
The handle, or the amount of money wagered on horse races, funds the purses, or the prize money, awarded to winning horses.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
It has since been included in this year’s Big Wave Challenge as a contender for biggest wave of the year, which brings with it not only prestige but also significant prize money.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Already, tennis star Taylor Fritz has also gotten involved, donating his first round prize money from the Australian Open to the effort.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
The handle, or the amount of money wagered on horse races, funds the purses, or the prize money, awarded to winning horses.
—Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Prize money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prize%20money. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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