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Definition lottery in American English

lottery noun

noun
/ˈlɑtəri/
1

a game designed to raise money by selling lottery tickets that people buy hoping that their numbers are chosen by chance in the drawing so that they win a money prize

Example

the National Lottery

Example

She won a million dollars in the lottery.

Synonyms and related words
2

a situation where everything depends on luck or chance

Example

The standard of care you get in hospital is a bit of a lottery.

Definition lottery in American English