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windfall

/wɪndˈfɔːl/ noun · British & US
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What does windfall mean?

noun

An unexpected and often welcome event or circumstance that brings good fortune, such as a sudden inheritance or a lucky discovery. A quantity of fruit that falls from a tree without being picked.

Example

"The company's windfall from the merger allowed them to invest in new technology."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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