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Meaning of windfalls
A windfall refers to a piece of good luck or an unexpected piece of good fortune
Etymology of windfalls
The word "windfall" originated in the mid-17th century, from the idea of fruit or timber being blown down by the wind, providing an unexpected and welcome source of income or resource
Historically, the term was used to describe the unexpected gain from fallen trees or fruit on one's land
Synonyms
bonuses
dividends
gains
profits
benefits
advantages
boons
blessings
luck
fortunes
jackpots
prizes
awards
rewards
incentives
perks
advantages
breaks
coups
strokes
luckouts
flukes
strokes of luck
good fortune
blessings in disguise
godsend
manna
windfall profits
unearned income
gratuities
tips
bounties
subsidies
grants
endowments
bequests
legacies
inheritances
Definitions
- A piece of good luck, especially one that brings a person money or advantage
- * An unexpected gain or piece of good fortune
Usage Examples
- The company received a windfall from the sale of their unused land
- * She got a windfall when she inherited a large sum of money from a distant relative
- * The windfall from the discovery of oil on their property changed their lives
Antonyms
misfortunes
disasters
calamities
setbacks
failures
losses
defeats
bankruptcies
insolvencies
failures
flops
fiascos
disappointments
frustrations
letdowns
setbacks
reverses
downfalls
debacles
catastrophes
mishaps
misadventures