raffle
UK: ˈræf(ə)l | US: ˈræf(ə)l
n. a lottery in which people buy tickets for a chance to win prizes
vt. to offer something as a prize in a raffle
The word "raffle" traces back to Middle French raffle ("dice game"), derived from Old French rafler ("to snatch or grab"). The root raff reflects the action of seizing or winning by chance, while -le serves as a noun-forming suffix. Over time, the term evolved to describe a game of chance where prizes are "snatched" by lucky winners, aligning with its modern lottery context.
She won a vacation in the school raffle.
The charity will raffle off a signed guitar at the event.
Tickets for the annual raffle sold out quickly.
They raffled a car to raise funds for the hospital.
Enter the raffle for a chance to win concert tickets.