raffle (Meaning)

Wordnet

raffle (n)

a lottery in which the prizes are goods rather than money

Wordnet

raffle (v)

dispose of in a lottery

Webster

raffle (v.)

A kind of lottery, in which several persons pay, in shares, the value of something put up as a stake, and then determine by chance (as by casting dice) which one of them shall become the sole possessor.

A game of dice in which he who threw three alike won all the stakes.

Refuse; rubbish; raff.

Webster

raffle (v. i.)

To engage in a raffle; as, to raffle for a watch.

Webster

raffle (v. t.)

To dispose of by means of a raffle; -- often followed by off; as, to raffle off a horse.

raffle Sentence Examples

  1. The school raffle offered prizes ranging from gift cards to a brand-new laptop.
  2. The raffle tickets were sold at every school event, giving students numerous chances to win.
  3. The raffle proceeds went towards funding the school's extracurricular activities.
  4. Every student eagerly awaited the raffle drawing, hoping their name would be called.
  5. The raffle created a sense of excitement and anticipation throughout the school.
  6. The grand prize winner of the raffle was announced with great fanfare at the school assembly.
  7. The raffle generated a significant amount of revenue for the local charity organization.
  8. Businesses often hold raffles to promote their products or services.
  9. The raffle was rigged from the start, with the winning ticket being predetermined.
  10. The raffle was a success, raising awareness and funds for an important cause.

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The school raffle offered prizes ranging from gift cards to a brand-new laptop.

The raffle tickets were sold at every school event, giving students numerous chances to win.

The raffle proceeds went towards funding the school's extracurricular activities.

Every student eagerly awaited the raffle drawing, hoping their name would be called.