raffle

Speech parts

1. raffle - Noun

2. raffle - Verb

Meaning

A kind of lottery, in which several persons pay, in shares, the value of something put up as a stake, and then determine by chance (as by casting dice) which one of them shall become the sole possessor.

A game of dice in which he who threw three alike won all the stakes.

To engage in a raffle; as, to raffle for a watch.

To dispose of by means of a raffle; -- often followed by off; as, to raffle off a horse.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

raffle off lotto sweepstakes chance draw lot drawing draft bet pool ballot speculation gaming stake gambling
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Antonyms

save grist for the mill proceed delicately prized possession

Hypernyms

present give drawing gift lottery

Phrases with the word

couldn't organise a chook raffle raffle wheel

Derivatives

raffled raffling

Anagrams

laffer farfel Raffel

Examples

...an economic ignoramus unfit to oversee a fifty-cent raffle. David Lange

We raffled off a trip to the Bahamas Source: Internet

Activities that took place included performances, raffle draws, cocktails, and other engaging activities that made the launch a memorable one. Source: Internet

Among the raffle prizes are a one-night stay at Home2 Suites, waterpark passes for Great Wolf Lodge, a membership at FMJ Armory, gift cards for local restaurants, a High Museum of Art membership and a Wild Leap Brew Co. package. Source: Internet

After-event social with BBQ social, raffle and awards at C.K. Dudley’s, 6405 Bemidji Ave. NW. Source: Internet

A winner for the Edmonton Oilers' problem-plagued, record-setting 50/50 raffle will not be selected until overcharged fans have a chance to void their tickets. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

raffish raffishly raffishness raffle off raffle wheel raffled