proceeds
/ˈpɹəʊsiːdz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Revenue; gross revenue.
Noun
Examples
They will donate all proceeds—the entire amount collected in ticket sales—from the show to charity.
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
Profit; net revenue.
Noun
Examples
They will donate net proceeds—whatever money is left after they pay their expenses—from the show to charity.
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).
Common questions
What does “proceeds” mean?
Revenue; gross revenue.
Is “proceeds” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.