noun
- an unexpected piece of good fortune or financial gain
- fruit that has fallen naturally from a tree
Usage: literal
Examples
- The lottery ticket was an unexpected windfall for the struggling family.
- Her inheritance came as a complete windfall when her great-aunt passed away.
- The company’s windfall profits allowed them to expand internationally.
- We collected windfalls from the apple orchard after the storm.
- The tax refund was a welcome windfall during tough economic times.
- Oil companies reported windfall earnings due to rising prices.