lump sum

noun

: an amount of money that is paid at one time : a single sum of money

The bonus is paid out in a lump sum.

take their winnings as a lump-sum payment

Examples of lump sum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Now, Discovery Place cannot afford to repay the debt in a lump sum and is on the verge of defaulting on the agreement. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

The buyer pays a lump sum and, of course, more than the surrender value, though naturally less than the eventual death benefit, and takes over the premiums from there. — Rob Haynie, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Rather than issuing its welcome reward in a single lump sum, FanDuel utilizes a multi-day incentive format that rewards regular participation during your first week on the platform. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, a cash-out refinance, or a home equity loan, offers one lump sum. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for lump sum

• become
• checksum
• humdrum
• income
• outcome
• pisum
• succumb
• therefrom
• wherefrom
• abomasum
• bum
• chum