Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
raffle
noun
/ˈræfəl/
Definition
A raffle is a game or event where people buy tickets for a chance to win prizes.
Examples
- They held a raffle to raise money for charity.
- She won a new bicycle in the school raffle.
- Tickets for the raffle were sold at the entrance.
Meaning
In a raffle, participants pay a set amount for tickets, and winners are drawn randomly from those tickets.
Synonyms
- lottery
- drawing
- giveaway
- prize draw
