English dictionary
windfall
nounPronunciation
/ˈwɪnd.fɔːl/
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- Something that has been blown down by the wind.
- A fruit that has fallen from a tree naturally, as from wind.
- 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.
