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sweepstake

[ˈswiːpsteɪk]

sweepstake Definition

  • 1a form of gambling in which a number of people buy tickets and a prize is given to the person whose ticket is chosen at random
  • 2a race or contest in which the winner takes all the prize money

Using sweepstake: Examples

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

  • Example

    The sweepstake winner received a cash prize of $10,000.

  • Example

    I won a sweepstake at work and got a free vacation.

  • Example

    The company organized a sweepstake for the employees during the holiday season.

sweepstake Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with sweepstake

  • to organize a sweepstake

    Example

    We're going to run a sweepstake for the World Cup.

  • to participate in a sweepstake

    Example

    I entered a sweepstake for a chance to win a new car.

  • to be the lucky person who wins a sweepstake

    Example

    She won a sweepstake and used the prize money to pay off her student loans.

Origins of sweepstake

from the verb 'sweep' meaning 'to take everything'

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Summary: sweepstake in Brief

A 'sweepstake' [ˈswiːpsteɪk] is a form of gambling where people buy tickets and a prize is given to the person whose ticket is chosen at random. It can also refer to a race or contest where the winner takes all the prize money. Examples include winning a cash prize or a free vacation. Phrases include 'run a sweepstake,' 'enter a sweepstake,' and 'win a sweepstake.'