windfall

1. (uncountable) The act of something being blown down by wind.Examples: "The danger from windfall is greatest to trees developed in dense stands, which are tall and have slender stems, and increases with the age of the stand."uncountable

2. (figuratively) A sudden large benefit; especially, a sudden or unexpected large amount of money, as from lottery or sweepstakes winnings or an unexpected inheritance or gift.Examples: "Businessmen rushed to get every last commodity aboard a departing ship, hoping for a windfall once the world realized these would be the very last sacks of flour available, thus driving up prices."; "One of six siblings who’d been raised by a single mother, the client had earned a windfall of around $400,000 after going viral in 2021."; "In addition to following the lead of Newcastle and Crystal Palace in making this a season of glory for clubs who rarely, if ever, win a trophy, Tottenham are also set to benefit from a £100m windfall after qualifying for next season's Champions League."Synonyms: godsend, boonfiguratively