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prize money

noun

  1. money offered, won, or received in prizes.

  2. a portion of the money realized from the sale of a prize, especially an enemy's vessel, divided among the captors.



prize money

noun

  1. any money offered, paid, or received as a prize

  2. (formerly) a part of the money realized from the sale of a captured vessel

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of prize money1

First recorded in 1740–50
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A significant portion of that prize money will go to teams just for showing up, with the amount differing by confederation.

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But although the Grand Slams now offer equal prize money for men and women, there is disparity elsewhere.

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Evaristo said she would put the prize money into a project to support other women writers, and will give more details in the autumn.

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"We're focused on strengthening the sport by building a more premium product - one that creates more prize money, and more opportunities for players," a statement to BBC Sport read.

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Where once they dominated the Premier League commercially, now they trail Manchester City, who have generated greater prize money over the past decade.

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