Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sweepstakes
noun
/ˈswēpˌstākz/
Definition
A sweepstakes is a type of contest where participants can win prizes based on a random drawing.
Examples
- She won a car in a sweepstakes she entered online.
- Many companies run sweepstakes to engage their customers.
- Entering the sweepstakes was easy; all I had to do was fill out a form.
Meaning
Sweepstakes are often used as a marketing tool to attract customers and promote products by encouraging people to enter for a chance to win something valuable.
Synonyms
- raffle
- competition
- contest
