bounty

noun

boun·​ty ˈbau̇n-tē 

plural bounties

1

: something that is given generously

nature's bounty

2

: liberality in giving : generosity

3

: yield especially of a crop

this summer's bounty of tomatoes

4

: a reward, premium, or subsidy especially when offered or given by a government: such as

a

: an extra allowance to induce entry into the armed services

b

: a grant to encourage an industry

c

: a payment to encourage the destruction of noxious animals

a bounty on coyotes

d

: a payment for the capture of or assistance in the capture of an outlaw

had a bounty of $500 on his head

Synonyms

• price
• reward

Examples of bounty in a Sentence

summer's bounty of plump tomatoes

The cottage is filled with a bounty of fresh flowers.

Recent Examples on the Web

Prior to Ukraine receiving its first F-16s, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that companies would be offering bounties for whoever was able to shoot down the first jets. —David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024

In late 2022, the winery added a new restaurant, Zonda, which offers visitors a unique dining experience that showcases the full bounty of Mendoza. —Meg Nolan, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024

Bernardus Lodge & Spa, Carmel Valley, California Drawing inspiration from the bounty of Carmel Valley, Bernardus Lodge & Spa nurtures a relaxing escape to calm and revitalize all of the senses, providing one of the finest resort experiences of all Carmel Valley hotels. —Roger Sands, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

His tasting menus spotlight the bounty of this land and attract foodies from across the world eager to experience his one-man show. —Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English bounte goodness, from Anglo-French bunté, bountee, from Latin bonitat-, bonitas, from bonus good, from Old Latin duenos; akin to Sanskrit duva reverence, favor

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing bounty

• bounty hunter

Kids Definition

bounty

noun

boun·​ty ˈbau̇nt-ē 

plural bounties

1

a

: generosity sense 1

b

: something given generously

2

: money given as a reward (as for killing a harmful animal or capturing a criminal)

Etymology

Middle English bounte "goodness," from early French bunté (same meaning), derived from Latin bonus "good" — related to bonus

Legal Definition

bounty

noun

boun·​ty ˈbau̇n-tē 

plural bounties

1

: generosity in bestowing gifts especially by will

2

: a reward, premium, or subsidy especially offered by a government