Windfall Definition

wĭndfôl
windfalls
noun
windfalls
Any unexpected acquisition, gain, or stroke of good luck; specif., a gain of unexpected profit or earnings.
Webster's New World
Something blown down by the wind, as fruit from a tree.
Webster's New World

(figuratively) A sudden large benefit; especially an influx of money.

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adjective
Of or relating to a windfall.
Windfall profits.
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Noun

Singular:
windfall
Plural:
windfalls

Origin of Windfall

Windfall Sentence Examples

  • Once you have changed your mindset about the ways you can save money, you'll find a windfall of opportunities to do so.

  • Right now, getting a 2,000 windfall would make me " rich " .

  • We are pressing for a windfall tax on their profits.

  • This is a great option if you have extra cash from a tax refund or other windfall.

  • To add insult to injury, the scheme is proving a recipe for windfall profits.

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Words Starting With

WWIWIN

Words Ending With

LLLALL

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Words Starting With W and Ending With L

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With W8 Letter Words Ending With L