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Definition of jackpot noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

jackpot

noun

NAmE//ˈdʒækpɑt//

1a large amount of money that is the most valuable prize in a game of chance to win the jackpot jackpot winners

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2(figurative) Their team hit the jackpot (= was successful) with a 5-0 win.

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