raffle
word
/ˈɹæfəɫ/
/ɹˈæfəl/
Definition
A raffle is a type of competition where people buy tickets for a chance to win a prize, and the winner is chosen at random, often for charity.
Usage & Nuances
"Raffle" is mostly used for charity or fundraising events. Common phrases: "hold a raffle," "raffle ticket." Not to be confused with "lottery," which is usually government-run and for larger prizes.
Spanish: rifa - sorteo benéficoPortuguese (BR): rifaPortuguese (PT): rifaChinese (Simplified): 抽奖Chinese (Traditional): 摸彩Hindi: लकी ड्रा - रैफलArabic: سحب يانصيب خيريBengali: র্যাফেল - লটারির (চ্যারিটির জন্য)Russian: лотерея (благотворительная)Japanese: ラッフル (福引き)Vietnamese: rút thăm trúng thưởng (gây quỹ)Korean: 추첨 - 경품 추첨Turkish: çekiliş (yardım amaçlı)Urdu: رفل (چیریٹی کے لیے قرعہ اندازی)Indonesian: undian berhadiah (amal)
Example Sentences
Did you win the raffle last night?
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We're holding a raffle at the community fair this weekend.
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They are selling raffle tickets to raise money for the school.
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The raffle prize is a brand new bicycle.
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You don't have to be there to win the raffle—they'll call your number if you do.
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I never win these raffle things, but maybe tonight's my lucky night.
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