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Meaning of windfall

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

windfall

Pronunciation:/ˈwɪnd.fɔːl/

noun

Definitions

  1. Something that has been blown down by the wind.

  2. A fruit that has fallen from a tree naturally, as from wind.

    Example: They couldn't reach the branches, so they ate the windfalls.

  3. A sudden large benefit; especially, a sudden or unexpected large amount of money, as from lottery or sweepstakes winnings or an unexpected inheritance or gift.