A jackpot is a term used to describe a large sum of money or other valuable prize that is won in a game, contest, or lottery. The phrase can also be used more broadly to refer to any unexpected windfall or stroke of good fortune.
Usage examples
I hit the jackpot at the casino last night and won $10,000!
The company's new product was a huge success and became a real jackpot for the business, generating millions in revenue.
The lucky couple won the lottery jackpot and instantly became millionaires.
The team's star player scored the winning goal in the last second of the game, resulting in a jackpot victory for the team.
Mary was delighted to find her lost necklace hidden among the old clothes in her closet. She felt like she had hit the jackpot!
The stock market suddenly skyrocketed, causing investors to hit the jackpot and make a significant profit.
Sarah's brilliant business idea turned out to be a jackpot, attracting numerous investors who believed in its potential.
The antique roadshow participant was thrilled to discover that the dusty painting they had was actually a rare masterpiece worth millions – a true jackpot find!
Mark's decision to invest in cryptocurrencies early on proved to be a jackpot as the value of his investments multiplied several times over.
The garage sale turned out to be a jackpot for bargain hunters, with many rare and valuable items being sold at incredibly low prices.
I really hit jackpot with this dish and it tastes heavenly!! (suesnutritionbuzz.com)
*** Dow Jones news headlined an article Tuesday titled, «Swiss National Bank Hits Jackpot With 3Q Profit of $ 33 Billion.» (yragharris.com)
* Based on an investment of # 30,000 in a Lottery Group with # 2,000,000 in deposits and if the Lottery Group wins the entire National Lottery jackpot of # 5,000,000. (oaknorth.com)