Jackpot: meaning, definitions and examples
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jackpot
[ ˈdʒækˌpɒt ]
winning money
A jackpot is a large sum of money won in a game of chance, particularly in gambling. It often refers to the top prize in a lottery or slot machine. Jackpots can vary in size and are known for their substantial payouts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The lucky player hit the jackpot and won one million dollars!
- She couldn't believe her luck when she hit the jackpot at the casino.
- The jackpot for this week's lottery is a record-breaking amount.
- Winning the jackpot changed his life forever.
- Many people dream of hitting the jackpot and becoming millionaires.
Translations
Translations of the word "jackpot" in other languages:
🇵🇹 prêmio máximo
🇮🇳 बड़ा इनाम
🇩🇪 Hauptgewinn
🇮🇩 hadiah utama
🇺🇦 джекпот
🇵🇱 główna wygrana
🇯🇵 ジャックポット
🇫🇷 gros lot
🇪🇸 gran premio
🇹🇷 büyük ikramiye
🇰🇷 잭팟
🇸🇦 الجائزة الكبرى
🇨🇿 jackpot
🇸🇰 jackpot
🇨🇳 头奖
🇸🇮 glavna nagrada
🇮🇸 aðalvinningur
🇰🇿 джекпот
🇬🇪 ჯეკპოტი
🇦🇿 cekpot
🇲🇽 gran premio
Word origin
The term 'jackpot' originated in the world of gambling in the late 19th century. It is believed to have derived from the poker term 'jacks or better,' where a pair of jacks was the minimum hand required to win a game. Over time, 'jackpot' evolved to represent a large cash prize in various games of chance, becoming synonymous with a significant windfall or reward.