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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

n
1: the cumulative amount involved in a game (such as poker) [syn: pot, jackpot, kitty]
2: any outstanding award

Merriam Webster's

noun Date: 1881 1. a. (1) a hand or game of draw poker in which a pair of jacks or better is required to open (2) a large pot (as in poker) formed by the accumulation of stakes from previous play b. (1) a combination on a slot machine that wins a top prize or all the coins available for paying out (2) the sum so won c. the top prize in a game or contest (as a lottery) that is typically a large fund of money formed by the accumulation of unwon prizes 2. an impressive often unexpected success or reward 3. chiefly West a tight spot ; jam

Oxford Reference Dictionary

n. a large prize or amount of winnings, esp. accumulated in a game or lottery etc. Phrases and idioms: hit the jackpot colloq. 1 win a large prize. 2 have remarkable luck or success. Etymology: JACK(1) n. 2 + POT(1): orig. in a form of poker with two jacks as minimum to open the pool

Collin's Cobuild Dictionary

(jackpots) 1. A jackpot is the most valuable prize in a game or lottery, especially when the game involves increasing the value of the prize until someone wins it. A nurse won the £5 million jackpot. N-COUNT: usu sing 2. If you hit the jackpot, you have a great success, for example by winning a lot of money or having a piece of good luck. (INFORMAL) PHRASE: V inflects