raffle
noun
UK/ˈræf.ᵊl/
US/ˈræf.ᵊl/
Definitions of raffle noun
- Countable
A fundraising activity where people purchase numbered tickets, with some numbers later drawn to determine prize winners.
The prizes for this raffle are very appealing.
Charities often organize raffles to raise funds.
He bought several raffle tickets, hoping to win the grand prize.
verb
UK/ˈræf.ᵊl/
US/ˈræf.ᵊl/
Definitions of raffle verb
- Transitive
To offer something as a prize in a raffle.
They decided to raffle off a brand new laptop as the prize.
To raise money for the local school, they will raffle off a luxury trip.
The artist agreed to donate his work to be raffled off at the charity auction.