lottery
Meaning
A lottery is a game of chance in which participants buy tickets for a chance to win money or prizes, often managed by a government or organization.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "lottery" with "raffle," which typically involves a specific prize drawing rather than a game of chance.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
Friday
evening
Maria
goes
to
the
small
shop
near
her
flat
to
buy
a
lottery
ticket
,
hoping
for
a
change
in
her
life
.
She
knows
the
chances
are
low
,
but
she
likes
imagining
what
she
would
do
with
the
money
and
often
talks
about
it
with
her
neighbor
.
Recently
she
has
been
saving
money
cautiously
,
so
buying
a
ticket
feels
like
a
small
,
affordable
treat
.
If
she
ever
won
,
she
would
pay
off
her
debts
and
help
her
family
,
although
she
also
dreams
about
traveling
.
The
lottery
does
not
change
who
she
is
,
but
it
gives
her
a
little
hope
during
hard
weeks
.
Common Phrases
state lottery
lottery ticket
jackpot prize
Synonyms
Related Words
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