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noun

lottery

LAH-tuh-ree/ˈlɑːtəri/

A prize contest whose outcome is determined by chance.

The lottery host displays a numbered ball while a participant checks her ticket.

A lottery draw in progress: a host displays a numbered ball drawn from a transparent drum of mixed numbered balls, while a participant checks the same number on her ticket.
Etymology
lotteryItalianlottery

Lotteria is connected with lots used to determine someone’s share by chance. Drawing numbered tickets continues that basic idea: chance decides who receives a prize.

In context

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The numbers in the lottery would automatically appear in his eyes. You can tell at a glance whether you ve won or not. This one didn t win, this one won 10 yuan
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More examples

  • The winning lottery ticket is worth a million dollars.
  • Our club runs a lottery to raise money for new equipment.
  • Some state lotteries help fund public schools.

Forms

lottery · lotteries

Similar words

raffle
Usually a smaller prize drawing held to raise money.
drawing
Focuses on the random selection of a winning entry.
sweepstakes
A prize contest that usually requires no ticket purchase.