windfall (Meaning)
windfall (n)
fruit that has fallen from the tree
a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
windfall (n.)
Anything blown down or off by the wind, as fruit from a tree, or the tree itself, or a portion of a forest prostrated by a violent wind, etc.
An unexpected legacy, or other gain.
Synonyms & Antonyms of windfall
windfall Sentence Examples
- The lottery winner's windfall transformed their life overnight.
- The unexpected inheritance was a substantial windfall for the struggling family.
- Investors enjoyed a windfall of profits when the stock market soared.
- The severance package provided a welcome windfall to the laid-off employee.
- The windfall from the oil discovery allowed the government to invest heavily in infrastructure.
- The windfall from the sale of the family business gave the siblings financial security.
- The sudden windfall brought mixed emotions, as it also raised questions about responsibility.
- The windfall enabled the non-profit organization to expand its services and reach more people.
- Critics argued that the windfall should be used for social programs rather than individual enrichment.
- The windfall was a testament to the power of fortune and the unexpected turns life can take.
FAQs About the word windfall
fruit that has fallen from the tree, a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)Anything blown down or off by the wind,
benefit, blessing, gift, boon,relief, good, advantage, godsend, bonus, assistance
plague, nuisance, affliction,evil, plague, bane, affliction, evil, scourge, scourge
The lottery winner's windfall transformed their life overnight.
The unexpected inheritance was a substantial windfall for the struggling family.
Investors enjoyed a windfall of profits when the stock market soared.
The severance package provided a welcome windfall to the laid-off employee.
