lottery

[ˈlɒtəri]

lottery Definition

  • 1a game of chance in which people buy numbered tickets, and prizes are given to those whose numbers are drawn at random
  • 2a process or thing whose success or outcome is governed by chance

Using lottery: Examples

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

  • Example

    She won the lottery and became a millionaire overnight.

  • Example

    The company's success was like winning the lottery.

  • Example

    Playing the lottery can be addictive for some people.

lottery Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lottery

Phrases with lottery

  • the unpredictable nature of life and the opportunities or challenges it presents

    Example

    Growing up in poverty, she knew she had been dealt a difficult hand in the lottery of life.

  • to have an unexpected success or good fortune

    Example

    Getting the job offer was like winning the lottery for him.

  • the result of chance rather than skill or planning

    Example

    In this competition, it's all about the luck of the draw.

Origins of lottery

from Dutch 'loterij', from 'lot' meaning 'fate'

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Summary: lottery in Brief

The term 'lottery' [ˈlɒtəri] refers to a game of chance where people buy numbered tickets and prizes are given to those whose numbers are drawn at random. It also denotes a process or thing whose success or outcome is governed by chance, as in 'The company's success was like winning the lottery.' The phrase 'the lottery of life' represents the unpredictable nature of life and the opportunities or challenges it presents.

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