B2noun 1K

Lottery

🇬🇧 UK //ˈlɒtəri// 🇺🇸 US //ˈlɑːtəri//

Meaning of Lottery

A game in which players buy tickets for a chance to win prizes.

In simple words: A game where people buy tickets to try to win money.

Lottery in a sentence

• I bought a lottery ticket hoping to win big.
• The lottery generates millions of dollars for education.
• Winning the lottery changed their lives forever.
• Many people play the lottery every week.
• The state runs a lottery to fund public projects.
• Last year's lottery winners were announced on television.
• She dreams of winning the lottery and traveling the world.
• The lottery has strict regulations to ensure fairness.

How to use Lottery

Commonly used in discussions about gambling and games of chance. Usually seen in a neutral context.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'lottery' as 'lots of money tumbling in'.

Related words

Collocations with Lottery

• buy a lottery ticket
• lottery jackpot
• lottery winnings

Synonyms for Lottery

• raffle
• sweepstakes
• gambling game

Opposites of Lottery

• guarantee
• certainty

Common mistakes with Lottery

• Confusing 'lottery' with 'raffle' - both involve ticket purchasing but differ in structure and prizes.
• Using 'lottery' when meaning 'sweepstakes' - they are distinct types of games.
• Incorrect pluralization - 'lotteries' is the correct plural, not 'lottery's'.

Frequently asked questions about Lottery

What does Lottery mean?

A game where people buy tickets to try to win money.

What is the definition of Lottery?

A game in which players buy tickets for a chance to win prizes.

How do you use Lottery in a sentence?

I bought a lottery ticket hoping to win big.

Can you give another example of Lottery?

The lottery generates millions of dollars for education.

What are synonyms for Lottery?

Common alternatives include raffle, sweepstakes, gambling game.

What is the opposite of Lottery?

Opposite meanings include guarantee, certainty.

What words go with Lottery?

It commonly pairs with buy a lottery ticket, lottery jackpot, lottery winnings.

What are common mistakes when using Lottery?

Confusing 'lottery' with 'raffle' - both involve ticket purchasing but differ in structure and prizes. Using 'lottery' when meaning 'sweepstakes' - they are distinct types of games. Incorrect pluralization - 'lotteries' is the correct plural, not 'lottery's'.

How do you pronounce Lottery?

US: //ˈlɑːtəri//, UK: //ˈlɒtəri//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Lottery?

Commonly used in discussions about gambling and games of chance. Usually seen in a neutral context.

What CEFR level is Lottery?

"Lottery" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.