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
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
For those looking for a tease of where Eve could go next, director Len Wiseman says to pay attention to the bounty on Eve at the end of the movie.
—
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 June 2025
When the hit goes sideways, Wick finds himself with a massive bounty on his head and every assassin in the world gunning for him.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 6 June 2025
Groves and Massey each have a $50,000 bounty on their heads from various agencies involved in the manhunt.
—Peter D'abrosca , Nate Foy, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
The $10 million bounty on al-Sharaa’s head was only removed in December.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for bounty
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 June 2025
When the hit goes sideways, Wick finds himself with a massive bounty on his head and every assassin in the world gunning for him.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 6 June 2025
Groves and Massey each have a $50,000 bounty on their heads from various agencies involved in the manhunt.
—Peter D'abrosca , Nate Foy, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
The $10 million bounty on al-Sharaa’s head was only removed in December.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for bounty
Cite this Entry
“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bounty. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
bounty
noun
boun·ty
ˈbau̇nt-ē 
plural bounties
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share