Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scratch-card

Noun

/ˈskrætʃ kɑːrd/

Definition

A scratch-card is a type of lottery ticket where a player has to scratch off a surface to reveal hidden symbols or numbers, often to determine if they have won a prize.

Examples

She bought a scratch-card at the gas station, hoping to win some extra cash.
He scratched off the coating on the card with a coin to reveal his prize.

Meaning

It refers to a card designed for games of chance, usually made of paper or cardboard, which has a concealed area that can be scratched off to reveal a game result.