bounty
[ˈbaʊnti]
[ˈbaʊn(t)i]
A bounty is a reward given for finding or catching someone or something.
When people hear about a bounty, they often think of it as a big sum of money offered to someone who helps find a fugitive or solves a mystery. For example, if there's a wanted person on the run, authorities might put out a notice with a significant amount of money for information leading to their capture - this is called a bounty. Think of it like a prize for doing something helpful!
How common is "bounty"?
Word bounty is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
noun
Generosity; also an act of generosity.
boongratuitybounteousnessbountihoodliberalityfrugalityparsimonysparingnessstinginess
Real examples of "bounty" in context
Real-world video examples for this word are still being added.
