lottery
/ˈlɑtəri/
noun
- A game in which people buy tickets with numbers, and prizes are given to those whose numbers are chosen by chance.
- Winning the lottery changed his life overnight.
- The school held a lottery to raise money for new computers.
- She bought a lottery ticket at the gas station every Friday.
- A situation where the outcome depends entirely on luck or chance.
- Finding a parking spot downtown is a complete lottery during rush hour.
- For small businesses, getting a loan from the bank can feel like a lottery.
- Getting into that popular class is a lottery because there are more students than seats.
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