jackpot
/ˈdʒakpɒt
/noun
A large cash prize in a game or lottery, especially one that accumulates until it is won.Colorful and inviting, this fantastic site offers a selection of fifty of the most popular casino games including ten progressive jackpots with a current value in excess of $530,000....
- There are wonderful cash prizes and two jackpots on offer.
- There are generous jackpots, wonderful cash prizes and a wonderful atmosphere for all lovers of the numbers game to enjoy.
Synonyms
top prize, main prize, first prize;
kitty, pool, pot, bank, bonanza, windfall
Phrases
hit the jackpot
Origin
Late 19th century: from jack1 + pot1. The term was originally used in a form of poker, where the pool or pot accumulated until a player could open the bidding with two jacks or better.