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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