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lottery Definition and Meaning in English (lottery definition)

noun
Synonyms:raffledrawsweepstake
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Lottery definition: A system of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of tickets drawn at random.

Definitions of Lottery

  1. 1noun

    A system of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of tickets drawn at random.

  2. 2noun

    An event or course of action whose outcome is determined by chance.

Example Sentences

casual

“She won a large sum of money in the national lottery.”

casual

“Buying a lottery ticket is a game of chance.”

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nounlottery ticket
nounlottery winner

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Lottery definition: A system of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of tickets drawn at random.
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'Lottery' translates to 'lottery' in English. Lottery definition: A system of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of tickets drawn at random.
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