lottery
Translation
lottery, draw, raffle
Examples
He won the lottery last year.
He won the lottery last year.
Life is a lottery sometimes.
Life is a lottery sometimes.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) lottery a game of chance He won the lottery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: raffle, draw, sweepstake
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'loterie', related to 'lot', meaning a share or fate. It's about drawing lots.
Memory Tips
You hope to win 'a lot' of money in the 'lottery'.