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Windfall

/ˈwɪnd.fɔːl/

Something that has been blown down by the wind.

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📖 Definitions of "Windfall"

noun

1
Something that has been blown down by the wind.
2
A fruit that has fallen from a tree naturally, as from wind.
"They couldn't reach the branches, so they ate the windfalls."
3
A sudden large benefit; especially, a sudden or unexpected large amount of money, as from lottery or sweepstakes winnings or an unexpected inheritance or gift.

🔄 Synonyms of "Windfall"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
godsendnoun	An instance of unexpected benefit or good fortune; a windfall.
gravynoun	(countable, uncountable) A thick sauce made from the fat or juices that come out from meat or vegetables as they are being cooked.
buncenoun	A surname.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Windfall"

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Word	Definition
gravynoun	(countable, uncountable) A thick sauce made from the fat or juices that come out from meat or vegetables as they are being cooked.
godsendnoun	An instance of unexpected benefit or good fortune; a windfall.
buncenoun	A surname.
windthrownoun	(forestry) The uprooting and/or overthrowing of a tree caused by the wind.
blowdownnoun	(forestry) Uprooting, overtopping, or bole breakage of trees by the wind; windthrow and windsnap.
bonanzanoun	(by extension, figurative) Anything which is a great source of wealth or yields a large income or return.
snapnoun	A quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound.
surplusnoun	That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus; overage.
pittancenoun	A meagre allowance of money or wages.
outstanding	Exceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority.
exceptionalnoun	An exception, or something having an exceptional value
accidentnoun	An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences, and (in the strict sense) not directly caused by humans.
surprisenoun	Something unexpected.
contingencynoun	(countable) A possibility; something which may or may not happen. A chance occurrence, especially in finance, unexpected expenses.
bargainnoun	An item purchased for significantly less than the usual, or recommended, price
boonnoun	A good thing; a thing to be thankful for or to appreciate duly.
mannanoun	(biblical) Food miraculously produced for the Israelites in the desert in the book of Exodus.
unforeseennoun	An event, incident, cost, etc. that was not foreseen.
windrownoun	A row of cut grain or hay allowed to dry in a field.
windgustnoun	A short, often sudden gust of wind.