English dictionary

windfall

noun

Pronunciation

/ˈwɪnd.fɔːl/

Parts of speech

Definitions

noun

  1. Something that has been blown down by the wind.
  2. A fruit that has fallen from a tree naturally, as from wind.
  3. A sudden large benefit; especially, a sudden or unexpected large amount of money, as from lottery or sweepstakes winnings or an unexpected inheritance or gift.

Example sentences

They couldn't reach the branches, so they ate the windfalls.
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