windfall

noun
UK: /ˈwɪnd.fɔːl/
US: /ˈwɪnd.fɔːl/

  1. An amount of money that you get unexpectedly.

    1. I got a small windfall last year.
    2. The hospital got an unexpected windfall from a generous donor.

  2. A sudden happening that brings good fortune.

    1. This big win was a real windfall.
    2. The discovery of oil proved a major economic windfall for the country.

Synonyms

bonanza wind jackpot
windfall adjective

  1. Used to describe fruit that the wind has caused to fall from a tree.

    1. We gathered windfall apples.
    2. The orchard was full of windfall pears, bruised but still edible.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "windfall" in English means: An amount of money that you get unexpectedly., A sudden happening that brings good fortune..

The phonetic transcription of "windfall" is /ˈwɪnd.fɔːl/ in British English and /ˈwɪnd.fɔːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "windfall": bonanza, wind, jackpot.

Example usage of "windfall": "I got a small windfall last year.". More examples on the page.