Phrase guide

prize pool

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The total amount of money that is distributed among the winners in a tournament.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: gambling, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • The prize pool is $600. The 1st place gets $300, the 2nd place gets $200 and the 3rd place gets $100.
  • This is a satellite tournament. The prize pool consists of 18 entries to a tournament with a more expensive buy-in.

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 獎池 /奖池 (jiǎngchí) — money
  • Finnish: palkintopotti — money
  • Italian: montepremi — money