raffle
1 synonym for raffle, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A fundraising draw in which people buy tickets for a chance to win a prize.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
raffle off
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.
Full origin of raffle →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.
