winnings

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   money, prizes, or other gains won, especially through gambling or a competition

   He recorded his card-game winnings after every hand.

The lexicalized plural of winning, formed from win + -ing + -s. Win descends from Old English winnan, 'to struggle, labor, or gain.' Winnings narrowed to the money or other proceeds obtained through success, especially in gambling or competition.

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