prize money
Americannoun
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money offered, won, or received in prizes.
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a portion of the money realized from the sale of a prize, especially an enemy's vessel, divided among the captors.
noun
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any money offered, paid, or received as a prize
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(formerly) a part of the money realized from the sale of a captured vessel
Etymology
Origin of prize money
First recorded in 1740–50
Example Sentences
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In the past decade in Europe, Celtic have made an estimated £195m in prize money and television rights.
From BBC
Throughout the TV show Rachel had spoken about her mum Anne and her hopes of being able to make lasting memories with her if she won any prize money.
From BBC
APAs are not designed to support athletes who could be considered professional, as a result of a professional or semi-professional contract, prize money or endorsements.
From BBC
Any prize money comes mainly from sponsorship and the sale of broadcast rights.
Helping cash trickle further down the ladder is one of the reasons leading players are campaigning for the Grand Slams to offer more prize money.
From BBC
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