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winnings

noun

The act of obtaining something, as in a contest or by competition.

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Word length
8
Starts with
W
Ends with
S
Contains
IN
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/ˈwɪnɪŋz/

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noun

  1. The act of obtaining something, as in a contest or by competition.

  2. (chiefly in the plural) The money, etc., gained by success in competition or contest, especially in gambling.

  3. A new opening.

  4. The portion of a coalfield out for working.

noun

  1. The spoils of a win; something, usually money, that has been won, usually by gambling.

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