jackpot — the largest prize in a game or lottery, especially one that accumulates until won
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the largest prize in a game or lottery, especially one that accumulates until won
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒækpɑːt/
Korean meaning: 대박, 큰 상금 (복권이나 도박에서 가장 큰 상금)
Korean pronunciation: 잭-팟 (강세: 잭)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother thought she hit the jackpot when she found a 50% off sale on cat food.
- The startup company hit the jackpot when Google decided to buy them.
- He thought marrying her was hitting the jackpot, until he met her mother.
jackpot
NOUN//ˈdʒækpɑːt//
the largest prize in a game or lottery, especially one that accumulates until won
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
19세기 후반 포커 게임에서 유래된 용어로, 잭(Jack) 이상의 카드 페어가 있어야만 베팅을 시작할 수 있는 규칙에서 'Jack or Better' 게임의 상금 항아리(pot)를 의미했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother thought she hit the jackpot when she found a 50% off sale on cat food.”
“The startup company hit the jackpot when Google decided to buy them.”
“He thought marrying her was hitting the jackpot, until he met her mother.”
“The casino's jackpot reached 5 million dollars last night.”
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