Word
winnings
Phoneticswin·nings, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈwɪnɪŋz/
UK/wˈɪnɪŋz/
Plural noun
Definition
n. the money you get when you win a competition, a game, or a bet.
n. money won in a competition, game of chance, or gambling activity.
Examples
“He spent all his winnings on a new car.”
“After the poker game ended, she carefully counted her winnings and put them in her wallet.”
“The lottery winner decided to donate a significant portion of his winnings to local charities rather than investing the entire sum in the stock market.”
Examples
simple
“He spent all his winnings on a new car.”
contextual
“After the poker game ended, she carefully counted her winnings and put them in her wallet.”
complex
“The lottery winner decided to donate a significant portion of his winnings to local charities rather than investing the entire sum in the stock market.”
Usage
Takes plural verb agreement; the singular form 'winning' is not used to refer to the prize money.
Pitfall
His winning is very large.
His winnings are very large.
When referring to the money won, the word must be plural and take a plural verb.
Real-World Examples
“The winner will claim £5,625 in winnings and the losers £1,875.” “Ami recalls making "phone call after phone call" chasing her winnings.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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