any outstanding award
"The lottery winner was so overwhelmed by her good fortune that she felt like the entire world had handed her a jackpot of unexpected awards."
A money prize pool which accumulates until the conditions are met for it to be won.
"The sudden loss of her job and home felt like a jackpot that left her completely overwhelmed."
A difficult situation.
In plain English: A jackpot is the huge prize you win when your numbers match all of them in a lottery game.
"We won the lottery and hit the jackpot with five million dollars."
Usage: Use "jackpot" metaphorically to describe any situation yielding a sudden, large reward or success, such as finding a great bargain or hitting on someone immediately. Avoid using it to refer to literal cash prizes in non-gambling contexts unless the specific activity involves accumulating funds for a winner.
To issue a jackpot.
"The casino manager decided to jackpots the slot machines early to attract more customers."
A census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States.
"Residents of Jackpot, a small town in Elko County, Nevada, often travel to nearby towns for supplies."
The word jackpot first appeared in 1944 to describe a big prize, evolving from an earlier 1932 sense referring specifically to slot machines. Its origins trace back to an 1881 poker term for ante money placed when no player held jacks or better, combining the card jack with pot.