noun
- generous gifts or rewards; abundant supplies of something good
- payments offered as rewards for capturing criminals or killing dangerous animals
Usage: historical
Examples
- The harvest festival celebrated the bounties of the season.
- Nature’s bounties include fresh air, clean water, and fertile soil.
- The wealthy patron shared his bounties with the local community.
- Bounties were once placed on the heads of notorious outlaws.
- The government offered bounties for wolf pelts to protect livestock.
- We should be grateful for the bounties we receive each day.