bounty

noun

ˈbau̇n-tē How to pronounce bounty (audio)
Definition of bountynext
1
as in reward
something offered or given in return for a service performed a bounty was offered for information leading to the capture of the criminal

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
2
as in generosity
the quality or state of being generous her bounty at Halloween was known throughout the neighborhood

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in yield
the total amount collected or obtained especially at one time the record-breaking bounty from this year's corn harvest

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bounty The Lowcountry bounty of shrimp and creamy grits create the ultimate comfort food. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026 In her opening statement, Goldberg argued that prosecutors had no evidence to support their theory that Banks had offered or paid a bounty for Quando Rondo’s killing. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026 Multiple reports also indicated that the Iranian government has placed a $10 million bounty on Barron. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 24 Aug. 2026 Complex international maritime law, competing ownership claims, ethical infighting among academics about how best to approach the undersea historical site, and the immense technical and fiscal costs of recovery have kept its bounty on the sea floor. — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bounty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounty
  1. reward
  2. generosity
  3. yield
  4. price
  5. philanthropy
  6. haul
  7. bonus
Noun
  • Carnival Cruise Line's new rewards program lets guests earn status based on spending, while ending lifetime status for most future members.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Both feature rewards, notifications, constant updates and personalized offers intended to keep users engaged and incentivize them to return.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of reward
Noun
  • Charities should seize on that and message around the benefit that leaning into generosity has for people’s wallets and their communities—one that opens the door to a teaching moment.
    — Dale Bannon, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Their generosity, humanity and belief in the importance of fashion as art, culture and history – as well as their understanding of human fragility and the possibility of growth – will remain with me always.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • But rising bond yields make safer government debt more attractive relative to stocks, while also reducing the present value investors assign to companies’ future earnings.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Falling 10-year Treasury yields, cooling inflation and lower mortgage spreads could help mortgage rates fall enough to meet this goal.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of yield
Noun
  • Larger coupon payments now provide a cushion against further price declines, unlike the low-yield environment earlier this decade.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Shoemaker DeMio says that cost burden comes as many families are already grappling with high living costs and steep gas prices.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of price
Noun
  • The showcase is supported by Allison Sarofim, the chair of Friends of the CFDA known for her work in the arts, film, fashion, beauty, and philanthropy.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • One of the most beloved celebrities of all time, her passing inspired a tidal wave of tributes from around the world, with Parton remembered not just for her music but for her acting career, decades of philanthropy and advocacy.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of philanthropy
Noun
  • The institute said malaria in Germany almost exclusively affects long-haul travelers who were infected in malaria-endemic areas, and that malaria transmitted within a German airport is rare, the BBC reported.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Federer’s once-record haul of 20 grand slam titles has been surpassed by both Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, but his fans will always regard him as the greatest player of all time.
    — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of haul
Noun
  • The bonus points for a win eliminated van Gisbergen, who had a 31-point lead over Preece entering the regular-season finale.
    — Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Singapore is overhauling its landmark baby bonus scheme, first introduced in 2001, as the city’s fertility rate and number of births fall to record lows.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of bonus

Browse Nearby Words

bountifulness
bounty
bouquet
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounty. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on bounty

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about bounty

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

A List of Most Commonly Confused Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 4
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
anagrams on a chalk board
Word Builder Quiz Vol. 2 Pick the letter that when added to a word will ma...
See All