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lottery

/ˈlɒtəri/ noun · British & US
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What does lottery mean?

noun

A game in which people buy tickets to win a prize, usually a large sum of money, by matching numbers or symbols drawn at random. A lucky chance or opportunity.

Example

"She won the lottery and bought a house on the beach."

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