prize money
noun
1
: a part of the proceeds of a captured ship formerly divided among the officers and men making the capture
2
: money offered in prizes
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The annual PBR World Finals sees the best bull riders in the world compete for more than $1 million in prize money.
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2025
The couple with the most fan votes will win $100,000 in prize money, and other couples will be runner-ups in third and fourth place.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
Winners are eligible for up to $25,000 in prize money.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 14 July 2025
Presenting both Amaya and Bryan with an envelope that either said $0 or $100,000, the person who selected the prize money had to decide whether to take it all for themselves or split it with their partner.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2025
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2025
The couple with the most fan votes will win $100,000 in prize money, and other couples will be runner-ups in third and fourth place.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
Winners are eligible for up to $25,000 in prize money.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 14 July 2025
Presenting both Amaya and Bryan with an envelope that either said $0 or $100,000, the person who selected the prize money had to decide whether to take it all for themselves or split it with their partner.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2025
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“Prize money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prize%20money. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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