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/
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
The term originated in late 19th-century poker gaming, specifically from the 'Jack or Better' variant where players could only initiate betting with a pair of jacks or higher. It originally referred to the prize pool or pot that accumulated under these restrictive betting rules.
Breakdown
Jack (the playing card) + pot (the prize pool or stakes). The compound reflects the game's requirement that a jack-ranked pair or better was needed to open the pot.
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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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