windfall
Translation
windfall, unexpected gain, bonanza
Examples
He received a large windfall from his shares.
He received a large windfall from his shares.
The sale of the house was a real windfall.
The sale of the house was a real windfall.
Grammar Patterns
((a windfall)) an unexpected amount of money that you get. He received a large windfall from his shares.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bonanza, godsend, jackpot; Antonyms: loss, misfortune
Etymology
From 'wind' + 'fall'. Originally referred to fruit blown down from a tree by the wind.
Memory Tips
Picture money 'falling' from the sky on the 'wind'.