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raffle

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Noun — A fundraising draw in which people buy tickets for a chance to win a prize.

How to use raffle

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

enter a raffle raffle ticket win the raffle raffle off a prize

Etymology

From Old French rafle, a dice game (also meaning "plundering"), from a verb meaning "to snatch or seize" — related to the idea of grabbing a prize by chance.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “raffle” mean?

The word “raffle” means a fundraising draw in which people buy tickets for a chance to win a prize. In plain terms, a game of chance where ticket-holders compete for a prize, usually to raise money for charity.

How do you pronounce “raffle”?

“Raffle” is pronounced RAFL (/ˈɹæfl̩/ in IPA).

How do you use “raffle” in a sentence?

Here is “raffle” used in a sentence: “She won a bottle of champagne in the school raffle.”

What part of speech is “raffle”?

Depending on how it is used, “raffle” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “raffle” come from?

The word “raffle” comes from Old French. From Old French rafle, a dice game (also meaning "plundering"), from a verb meaning "to snatch or seize" — related to the idea of grabbing a prize by chance.

Is “raffle” a common word?

“Raffle” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “raffle” have?

“Raffle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a fundraising draw in which people buy tickets for a chance to win a prize.

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