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prize money

noun

money offered, won, or received in prizes.
a portion of the money realized from the sale of a prize, especially an enemy's vessel, divided among the captors.

prize money

noun

any money offered, paid, or received as a prize
(formerly) a part of the money realized from the sale of a captured vessel

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Word History and Origins

Origin of prize money¹

First recorded in 1740–50

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Hearn said players want "bigger prize money" and likened snooker to darts, which has been run successfully by Matchroom, becoming a sport that regularly fills arenas rather than theatres.

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He defeated fellow Englishman Hawkins to win a second UK Championship title in December, a success that helped him to break the record for the most prize money won in a single season.

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And with the $562,500 in prize money now to her name, she quipped only one thing was on her mind.

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The top 20 men's and women's players have sent a letter to the four Grand Slams asking for more prize money.

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In 2022 the PGA Tour responded to the emergence of LIV by increasing prize money at 12 events to match that of the breakaway tour.

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