Bounty
/ˈbaʊnti/
Definitions
2 meaningsSomething given as a reward, especially a sum of money.
/ˈbaʊnti/
Reward, prize, or gift.
The hunter claimed the bounty for the captured fox.
💡 Simply: A reward or prize.
More Examples
There's a bounty on the criminal's head.
How It's Used
"The government offered a bounty for information leading to the arrest of the criminal."
"A bounty was placed on the heads of the wolves."
A large amount of something good.
/ˈbaʊnti/
Abundance, richness.
The land was known for its bounty of fruits and vegetables.
💡 Simply: Lots of something good.
More Examples
She enjoyed the bounty of the summer.
How It's Used
"The bounty of the harvest filled the barns."
From Middle English bounte, from Old French bonté, from bon 'good'. Initially referred to goodness or generosity, evolving to encompass rewards and abundance.
Historically, 'bounty' was more frequently used in the context of divine grace or generosity.
Memory tip
Think of 'bonus' – a bounty is like a big bonus.