English · Word Candidate

jackpot

/ˈd͡ʒækpɒt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: jackpots · jackpotting · jackpotted

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A money prize pool which accumulates until the conditions are met for it to be won.

Noun

Examples

If no player picks all six numbers correctly, the jackpot is rolled over and added to the next week's jackpot; several weeks of rollovers can build up jackpots up to $350 million or more.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A large cash prize or money.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Of a slot machine, to issue a jackpot.

Verb

Examples

I went into the Las Vegas Casino and played $20 in a nickel slot, and it jackpotted for $300.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To fraudulently exploit an automatic teller machine so that it dispenses cash that has not been withdrawn from an account.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “jackpot” mean?

A money prize pool which accumulates until the conditions are met for it to be won.

Is “jackpot” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.