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.
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One of the best ways to explore Bradenton’s bounty of natural treasures is on the water via kayak.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 July 2025
The tiny spot, helmed by season 13 Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford, has a rotating menu that draws from Florida’s native bounty.
—Mariette Williams, USA Today, 24 July 2025
Homemade herb salts extend the shelf life of your summer bounty.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
By David Tanis, The New York Times Here is a menu for high summer, that glorious moment when all the season’s bounty is on display.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 July 2025
The tiny spot, helmed by season 13 Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford, has a rotating menu that draws from Florida’s native bounty.
—Mariette Williams, USA Today, 24 July 2025
Homemade herb salts extend the shelf life of your summer bounty.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
By David Tanis, The New York Times Here is a menu for high summer, that glorious moment when all the season’s bounty is on display.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
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“Bounty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bounty. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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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
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