🎟️raffle

noun/verb
/ˈræfəl/

Meaning

A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.

Example Sentences

The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.

Synonyms

lottery, drawing, tombola, sweepstake

Antonyms

gift, donation

Collocations

raffle ticket, charity raffle, raffle prize, raffle winner

More Example Sentences

Do you know how a raffle is held at the school carnival to raise funds?

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