raffle

[ˈræfəl]

raffle Definition

  • 1a way of raising money for a charity or other organization by selling numbered tickets. The tickets are then drawn at random and the holders of the winning tickets receive prizes.
  • 2a lottery in which the prizes are goods rather than money

Using raffle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "raffle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The school is holding a raffle to raise funds for new equipment.

  • Example

    She won a prize in the church raffle.

  • Example

    The local pub is having a raffle to support the town's football team.

raffle Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with raffle

  • to sell something by means of a raffle

    Example

    The charity raffled off a car to raise money for their cause.

  • a type of raffle where the prize is meat, often found in pubs or clubs

    Example

    The local pub is having a meat raffle on Friday night.

  • a ticket that is purchased for a chance to win a prize in a raffle

    Example

    I bought a raffle ticket for the school fundraiser.

Origins of raffle

from Middle English 'rafle', meaning 'a dice game'

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Summary: raffle in Brief

A 'raffle' [ˈræfəl] is a way of raising money for a charity or organization by selling numbered tickets, with the winning tickets receiving prizes. It can also refer to a lottery where the prizes are goods instead of money. Examples include 'The school is holding a raffle to raise funds for new equipment.' and 'She won a prize in the church raffle.' Phrases include 'raffle off,' meaning to sell something by means of a raffle, and 'meat raffle,' a type of raffle where the prize is meat.

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