1. generous gifts or rewards; abundant supplies of something good
2. payments offered as rewards for capturing criminals or killing dangerous animals
Usage: historical

Examples

• The harvest festival celebrated the bounties of the season.
• Nature’s bounties include fresh air, clean water, and fertile soil.
• The wealthy patron shared his bounties with the local community.
• Bounties were once placed on the heads of notorious outlaws.
• The government offered bounties for wolf pelts to protect livestock.
• We should be grateful for the bounties we receive each day.