jackpot

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The odds of Bezos attending were high—a potential jackpot for anyone who actually knew his weekend plans, which didn’t involve a trip to Levi’s Stadium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

If one remains hidden among the remaining players at the end, he or she walks off with the entire jackpot, which could be worth up to $250,000.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026

A Powerball player in Arkansas won a $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday’s Christmas Eve drawing.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 26, 2025

In order to win the jackpot, a lottery ticket holder must match all five white balls and the red Powerball selected during a drawing.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

Doris started to say, “Oh, give me a—” The entire pallet of jewelry exploded with a sound like a thousand slot machines hitting the jackpot.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan