jackpot
Translation
jackpot, first prize, grand prize
Examples
She won the lottery jackpot.
She won the lottery jackpot.
He hit the jackpot with his new business idea.
He hit the jackpot with his new business idea.
Grammar Patterns
to hit the jackpot to have a great success He hit the jackpot with his new business idea.
Similar Words
grand prize, windfall, bonanza
Etymology
From the card game poker, where the 'pot' (stakes) accumulates until a player can open betting with a pair of 'jacks' or better.
Memory Tips
Imagine a pot full of money that you win with a pair of jacks in a card game.