small fortune

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A large amount of money, especially one paid for something.

Pronunciation

/smɔːl ˈfɔːtʃuːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-small fortune.wav /smɔl ˈfɔɹtʃən/ /-tʃun/

Word forms

small fortune small fortunes

Etymology

From small + fortune (“one’s wealth; the amount of money one has, especially if it is vast; large amount of money”), suggesting a sizeable sum of money but not all of one’s wealth.

Synonyms

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