jackpot

/ˈdʒækˌpɑt/
noun
  1. A large cash prize in a game or lottery that accumulates until won.
    • The slot machine's jackpot had grown to over a million dollars.
    • She won the jackpot in the state lottery and bought a new house.
    • He hit the jackpot at the casino and couldn't believe his luck.
  2. An unexpected and very successful outcome or reward.
    • Finding that rare book at the flea market was a real jackpot for the collector.
    • The startup hit the jackpot when a major company offered to buy it.
    • For a food lover, this restaurant is a jackpot of delicious options.
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