windfall


Definition: Meaning of, windfall in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈwɪn(d)fɔːl /

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windfall windfalls
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  1. an amount of money that you get unexpectedly
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  2. a piece of fruit that has fallen off a tree
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windfall used in phrases

  • windfall profit (noun)
    1. profit that occurs unexpectedly as a consequence of some event not controlled by those who profit from it
  • windfall tax (noun)
    1. an additional amount of tax that the British government sometimes takes from a company that has suddenly earned a large amount of money that it did not expect to earn
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