prize money

prize money

n 1. any money offered, paid, or received as a prize 2. (Historical Terms) (formerly) a part of the money realized from the sale of a captured vessel

prize′ mon`ey

n. 1. money offered, won, or received in prizes. 2. a portion of the money realized from the sale of a prize, esp. an enemy's vessel, divided among the captors. [1740–50]

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prize money - any money given as a prize prize, award - something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery; "the prize was a free trip to Europe"

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