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windfall

noun
/ˈwɪndfɔːl/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

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

Example Expressions

windfall tax

Synonyms

bonanza, jackpot, boon, godsend, stroke of luck

Antonyms

loss, setback

Collocations

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

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