jackpot

• Nom désignant un gros lot ou une récompense importante, en particulier dans les jeux ou les compétitions, comme le montant accumulé dans un jeu de poker ou toute récompense exceptionnelle.

A noun referring to a large cumulative prize or reward, especially in games or contests, such as the accumulated amount in poker or any outstanding award.

1. Cumulative game prizeB1formal

   The total amount of money or prize that accumulates in a game (such as poker or slot machines) and is won by a player under certain conditions.

   Jackpot (prix cumulé)

   • He hit the jackpot at the casino last night and walked away with $50,000.
   • The poker room announced that the jackpot had reached over a million dollars.
   • Slot machines often display the current jackpot amount to attract players.

   Synonymeskittypoolpotprizepurse

2. Outstanding rewardB1informal

   An exceptionally large or valuable award, prize, or sudden success, often beyond expectations.

   Récompense exceptionnelle

   • Winning that contract felt like a jackpot for the small company.
   • Finding a vintage guitar in the attic was a real jackpot.
   • She hit the jackpot with her first novel, which became a bestseller.

   Synonymesbonanzagodsendpayoffprizewindfall