Sweepstake

//ˈswiːpsteɪk// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A lottery in which the prize or prizes constitute all the money paid by the participants.
  2. 2
    A prize draw. US

Synonyms

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sweepstakesbingochasecrapsderbydrawing

Etymology

From sweep + stake.

Related phrases

prize draw

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