bounty — a reward offered for capturing or killing someone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a reward offered for capturing or killing someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbaʊnti/
Example Sentences
- The pirate captain had a huge bounty on his head - enough to buy a small island!
- Thanksgiving dinner showcased the bounty of the autumn harvest.
- My grandmother's garden produces such a bounty that she has to give vegetables to all the neighbors.
bounty
NOUN[/ˈbaʊnti/]
a reward offered for capturing or killing someone
The harvest festival displayed a bounty of pumpkins, apples, and golden wheat.
The county sheriff and the mounty unite for the bounty!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From 14th-century French 'bonté' meaning goodness or generosity, which came from Latin 'bonitas' meaning goodness. Originally meant 'generous gift' but evolved to include meanings of reward money and abundance.
Breakdown
bon- (good, from Latin 'bonus') + -ty (noun suffix indicating quality or state)
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📝Examples
“The pirate captain had a huge bounty on his head - enough to buy a small island!”
“Thanksgiving dinner showcased the bounty of the autumn harvest.”
“My grandmother's garden produces such a bounty that she has to give vegetables to all the neighbors.”
“The bounty hunter rode into town like he owned the place, spurs jingling.”
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