Lotto

/ˈlɒtoʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A game of chance in which players select a set of numbers, hoping to match them with numbers drawn at random.

I bought a ticket for the lotto hoping to win a big prize.

A lottery game where winners are determined by the drawing of numbers.

The state lottery offers a variety of lotto games each week.

A form of gambling using numbered tickets, especially where prizes are awarded in relation to the number of matches.

She plays the lotto every Friday and dreams of hitting the jackpot.

The draw itself in a lotto game, which determines the winning numbers.

I watched the live broadcast of the lotto draw last night.

A popular form of entertainment and revenue generation for various organizations, including charities.

The community center organized a lotto to raise funds for local projects.

Italian ‘lotto’ meaning ‘lot’ or ‘portion’.

hit the lotto

To win a large sum of money in a lottery.

lotto fever

The excitement or obsession with playing the lottery.

play the lotto

To participate in a lottery game.

jackpot

The largest prize in a lottery or gambling game.

ticket

A piece of paper that allows participation in a lottery.

drawing

The event in which the winning numbers are announced.

Lotto winner

After winning big, he’s now the lotto winner everyone talks about.

Lotto lifestyle

Since hitting the jackpot, she’s living the lotto lifestyle.