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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

bounty

/baʊnti/ noun · British & US
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What does bounty mean?

noun

A sum of money offered by a government or organization for information leading to the capture or conviction of a person, typically a fugitive or a criminal. A generous or abundant supply of something.

Example

"The government offered a bounty for information leading to the capture of the escaped prisoner."

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