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lotto

LAW-tuh

Lotto (noun) means a number-drawing lottery game, or a bingo-like game played with numbered cards. Example: “Grandma plays lotto with the same six numbers every week.”

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A number-drawing lottery game, or a bingo-like game played with numbered cards.
"Grandma plays lotto with the same six numbers every week."

How to use lotto

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA lottery-style game, sometimes also referring to a bingo-like card game.

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lottos plural

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Etymology

From Italian lotto; a doublet of the word "lot."

Origin: Italian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “lotto” mean?

The word “lotto” means a number-drawing lottery game, or a bingo-like game played with numbered cards. In plain terms, a lottery-style game, sometimes also referring to a bingo-like card game.

How do you pronounce “lotto”?

“Lotto” is pronounced LAW-tuh (/ˈlɔtəʉ/ in IPA).

How do you use “lotto” in a sentence?

Here is “lotto” used in a sentence: “Grandma plays lotto with the same six numbers every week.”

What part of speech is “lotto”?

“Lotto” is a noun.

Where does the word “lotto” come from?

The word “lotto” comes from Italian. From Italian lotto; a doublet of the word "lot.".

Is “lotto” a common word?

“Lotto” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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