Meaning of the word windfall in English

What does windfall mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

windfall

US /ˈwɪnd.fɑːl/
UK /ˈwɪnd.fɔːl/

Noun

1.

a piece of unexpected good fortune, typically one involving money

Example:
The lottery win was a complete windfall for the struggling family.
The company received a huge windfall from the sale of its subsidiary.
2.

a fruit blown down from a tree by the wind

Example:
After the storm, the ground was covered with windfalls.
We collected the windfalls to make cider.