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windfall

noun

/ˈwɪndfɔːl/

Meaning

an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money

The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.

windfall tax

bonanza, jackpot, boon, godsend, stroke of luck

loss, setback

unexpected windfall, windfall gain, windfall profits, subject to a windfall tax

the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream

the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls

A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.

The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especia...

the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or inti...

a living creature that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervou...