jackpot

noun
UK: /ˈdʒækpɒt/
US: /ˈdʒækpɑːt/

  1. A large prize, especially in a game or lottery.

    1. She won the jackpot playing slots today.
    2. Hitting the jackpot in the lottery is everyone's secret dream and lifelong goal.

  2. A sudden and unexpected gain or success.

    1. This deal was a real jackpot for the company.
    2. Finding that rare book at a garage sale was like hitting the jackpot unexpectedly.

Synonyms

bonanza jack fortune prize windfall
jackpot intransitive-verb

  1. To win a large prize or achieve great success.

    1. He jackpoted in the lottery last week.
    2. The small tech company jackpoted when their invention became a worldwide trend.
jackpot transitive-verb

  1. To win a jackpot.

    1. She jackpoted a million dollars!
    2. The team jackpoted the championship after years of hard work and dedication.
jackpot interjection

  1. Used to express great excitement or happiness at winning something.

    1. Jackpot! I finally found my keys.
    2. Jackpot! I got the job I really wanted and it was all thanks to preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "jackpot" in English means: A large prize, especially in a game or lottery., A sudden and unexpected gain or success..

The phonetic transcription of "jackpot" is /ˈdʒækpɒt/ in British English and /ˈdʒækpɑːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jackpot": bonanza, jack, fortune, prize, windfall.

Example usage of "jackpot": "She won the jackpot playing slots today.". More examples on the page.