money quote

noun

A quote that perfectly summarizes a journalistic story, such as a news report.

Meanings

nounmoney quote (plural money quotes)

plural money quotes

  1. A quote that perfectly summarizes a journalistic story, such as a news report.
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APA

money quote. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/money%20quote

MLA

“money quote.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/money%20quote. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “money quote,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/money%20quote.

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