bounty
IPA: bˈaʊnti
noun
- (uncountable) Generosity; also (countable) an act of generosity.
- (countable) Something given liberally; a gift.
- (countable) A reward for some specific act, especially one given by an authority or a government.
- (specifically) A monetary reward for capturing (or, in the past, killing) a person accused or convicted of a crime and who is at large; also, a similar reward for capturing or killing an animal which is dangerous or causing a nuisance.
- (military, historical) Money paid to a person when becoming a member of the armed forces, or as a reward for some service therein.
- (countable, figuratively) An abundance or wealth.
verb
- (transitive) To offer a monetary reward for the capturing or killing of.
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Examples of "bounty" in Sentences
- The generous farmer offered a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables to anyone willing to help with the harvest
- Pirates set sail in search of the legendary bounty hidden on a remote island
- The explorer was amazed by the bounty of exotic wildlife he discovered in the rainforest
- After a successful fishing trip, the fishermen returned with a bounty of fresh seafood to sell at the market
- Each year, the local community hosts a festival to celebrate the bounty of the harvest season
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