Word Noun
winnings
n.
plural-only
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈwɪnɪŋz/ UK /wˈɪnɪŋz/ win·nings
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.”
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.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated