lump sum

Frequency: 7.29.5 per million words

A single payment made at one time, rather than in installments.

sumADJECTIVE + sum (amount of money)

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Examples (10)

  • The inheritance was paid out as a lump sum.
  • She received a lump sum from the sale of her business.
  • He opted for a lump sum payment instead of monthly installments.
  • The severance package included a generous lump sum.
  • They decided to invest the entire lump sum in the stock market.
  • Winning the lottery meant receiving a massive lump sum.
  • The company offered employees a lump sum retirement bonus.
  • It's often more practical to take a lump sum than to wait for installments.
  • The final settlement was paid as a lump sum to avoid further legal complications.
  • He was surprised by the size of the lump sum he received from his uncle's estate.