Windfall: meaning, definitions and examples

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windfall

[ ˈwɪndfɔːl ]

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unexpected gain

A windfall is a piece of unexpected good fortune or financial gain that comes suddenly and unexpectedly. It is often seen as a stroke of luck or a boon. Windfalls can come in various forms, such as inheritance, lottery winnings, or a sudden increase in the value of investments.

Synonyms

blessing, bonanza, stroke of luck, unexpected gain

Examples of usage

The unexpected inheritance was a welcome windfall for the struggling family.
She considered the bonus she received at work to be a windfall that would help her pay off her debts.
The sudden surge in the stock market brought windfalls to many investors.

Translations

Translations of the word "windfall" in other languages:

🇵🇹 golpe de sorte

🇮🇳 अचानक मिला लाभ

🇩🇪 unerwarteter Gewinn

🇮🇩 durian runtuh

🇺🇦 неочікуваний прибуток

🇵🇱 nieoczekiwany zysk

🇯🇵 棚ぼた (tanabota)

🇫🇷 aubaine

🇪🇸 ganancia inesperada

🇹🇷 beklenmedik kazanç

🇰🇷 뜻밖의 횡재 (tteutbak-ui hoengjae)

🇸🇦 مكسب غير متوقع

🇨🇿 neočekávaný zisk

🇸🇰 neočakávaný zisk

🇨🇳 意外之财 (yìwài zhī cái)

🇸🇮 nepričakovan dobiček

🇮🇸 óvæntur hagnaður

🇰🇿 күтпеген пайда

🇬🇪 უცაბედი შემოსავალი

🇦🇿 gözlənilməz qazanc

🇲🇽 ganancia inesperada

Word origin

The word 'windfall' has its origins in Middle English, where 'wind' referred to a sudden change or twist of fate, and 'fall' indicated something that descends or arrives suddenly. Over time, the term evolved to signify an unexpected piece of good fortune or gain. The concept of windfalls has been present in various cultures and societies throughout history, with different interpretations and contexts.