payout

noun

pay·​out ˈpā-ˌau̇t How to pronounce payout (audio)
: the act of paying out : payoff

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Utilities are largely owned for their dividend payouts, so the group gets hurt when bond yields look more attractive. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 While some victims are getting their first payments this fall, two law firms behind the bulk of the claims in the settlement have had their payouts paused pending probes, leaving thousands in limbo. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 That means that there are likely other long-time employees who received generous, or at least modest, payouts. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 Streaming and games chief JB Perrette, CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels and uber-distribution boss Bruce Campbell each took home payouts of between $120 million and $150 million, while international chief Gerhard Zeiler also pocketed around $90 million. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for payout

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of payout was in 1943

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“Payout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/payout. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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