Meaning & Definition of word "Raffle"
Raffle
/ˈræfəl/
noun:
- 1. A type of lottery in which tickets are sold for a chance to win a prize or prizes.
- Example: The charity organized a raffle to raise funds for the local shelter.
- 2. A system for distributing prizes through the sale of tickets.
- Example: They held a raffle at the school fair with lots of donated prizes.
verb:
- 1. To arrange a raffle; to conduct a drawing to determine the winners of the prizes.
- Example: The event committee plans to raffle off a bike during the picnic.
- 2. To prize something via random drawing.
- Example: We will raffle our last concert tickets to everyone who donated.
Etymology
●Etymology for word raffle: from the mid-19th century, perhaps from the phrase 'to ruffle' or related to the French 'raffler.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
raffle ticket:
A ticket purchased or given that enters the buyer into a raffle.
win a raffle:
To be selected as the winner in a raffle.
charity raffle:
A raffle organized to raise funds for charitable purposes.
Related Words
lottery:
A system of drawing lots to allocate prizes or funds.
prize:
A reward given for success in a contest or lottery.
contest:
A competition in which individuals compete for recognition or prizes.
Slang Meanings of raffle
Meaning: To participate in a raffle.
● Example Sentence: I’m going to raffle it off at the next fundraiser.
Meaning: To win something unexpectedly.
● Example Sentence: I really raffled that vacation!