# proceeds

/pɹəˈsidz/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/proceeds
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. money from a sale or event

noun · CEFR C1 · Formal

the total amount of money you receive from selling something or holding a special event.

For teachers: the total amount of money generated from a specific transaction, sale, or fundraising activity. Plural-only; often used with the preposition 'of'.

- All the proceeds from the bake sale will go to the local animal shelter.
- The net proceeds of the property sale were distributed among the heirs after all legal fees and outstanding debts had been settled.

Usage: Always used in the plural form 'proceeds' when referring to money.

Teaching tip: Learners often confuse this with 'profit'. While 'proceeds' can mean profit, it usually refers to the total amount of money collected before expenses are taken out.

## Examples

- The proceeds from the bake sale go to the local school.
- All proceeds from the charity auction will be donated to the hospital to fund new medical equipment.
- After the company liquidated its remaining assets, the net proceeds were distributed among the creditors according to the priority of their claims.

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