Raffle is an English word with synonyms like lottery or drawing. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Raffle meaning
- A drawing, often held as a fundraiser, in which tickets or chances are sold to win a prize.
- A game of dice in which the player who throws three of the same number wins all the stakes.
- The system by which cases are assigned to judges in multi-sala courts.
Using Raffle
- The main meaning on this page is: A drawing, often held as a fundraiser, in which tickets or chances are sold to win a prize. | A game of dice in which the player who throws three of the same number wins all the stakes. | The system by which cases are assigned to judges in multi-sala courts.
- Useful related words include: lottery, drawing, raffle off, give.
- In the example corpus, raffle often appears in combinations such as: the raffle, raffle tickets, raffle and.
Context around Raffle
- Average sentence length in these examples: 19.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 4 start, 11 middle, 5 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Raffle
- In this selection, "raffle" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 19.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, botzman, trip, services, ticket, tickets and winner stand out and add context to how "raffle" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include 50 000 raffle and 50 50 raffle that will. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "raffle" sits close to words such as armored, atrocities and badge, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with raffle
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
A raffle will be held on the day. (8 words)
Delilah-Mae Sutherland won the raffle’s £50 first prize. (10 words)
Even bought raffle tickets from the Irish American Heritage Center. (10 words)
Two Trees Bakery also have a raffle for Katelyn with tickets costing R50 each and this will be drawn on December 8 and another raffle in a sleigh is being held with tickets at R100 each. (36 words)
From left, are Rick Miller, executive director, Osterhout Free Library, Vanessa and Thomas Botzman, raffle winner; Traci Cross, trip raffle sales chair; and Kim and Robert Mericle, Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services, raffle sponsor. (34 words)
A spokesperson for Bridport Lions Club said: “This was the 27th Swimarathon held by the club and the total money raised by the teams, the raffle and gift aid is over £4,300. (33 words)
Example sentences (20)
From left, are Rick Miller, executive director, Osterhout Free Library, Vanessa and Thomas Botzman, raffle winner; Traci Cross, trip raffle sales chair; and Kim and Robert Mericle, Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services, raffle sponsor.
There will be skill prizes, a basket raffle and 60/40 raffle.
We also offer a raffle and bingo, so come on down and give it a try for only £3 including a free raffle ticket.
With every code you enter you will earn a Raffle ticket into that month’s £50,000 Raffle.
Guests who come to the festival in costume will receive extra raffle tickets, and raffle tickets are required to participate in all games, face painting, bouncy houses and painting booth.
With every code you enter, you will earn a Raffle ticket for that month’s £50k Raffle.
Two Trees Bakery also have a raffle for Katelyn with tickets costing R50 each and this will be drawn on December 8 and another raffle in a sleigh is being held with tickets at R100 each.
Admission to Saturday's concert is completely free and there will be refreshments and a raffle for the audience to enjoy after the concert.
After learning about the monthly raffle, she is eager to read further into them.
Aimy Fraser, Matthew Gallon and Katie Hogart manned the Dornoch Academy raffle stall.
Also on Friday, tickets will be available for a 50-50 raffle that will take place on May 5, Cinco de Mayo.
Anita Frith, Director of Income Generation and Communications at Cynthia Spencer Hospice, highlights the dual benefit of the raffle.
Anyone interested in taking part in the raffle can buy a fundraising ticket at iDonate.
Anyone who brings a food donation or makes a monetary donation will automatically be entered into a raffle for a fabulous fall-themed gift set.
Any open slots during the competition will be part of an on-site raffle.
A raffle will be held on the day.
Ashley and Casey with Board in Aiken present a charcuterie board to raffle winner Diane Bailer.
A spokesperson for Bridport Lions Club said: “This was the 27th Swimarathon held by the club and the total money raised by the teams, the raffle and gift aid is over £4,300.
Delilah-Mae Sutherland won the raffle’s £50 first prize.
Even bought raffle tickets from the Irish American Heritage Center.
Common combinations with raffle
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the raffle 32×
- raffle tickets 23×
- raffle and 22×
- and raffle 20×
- raffle prizes 15×
- raffle for 14×
- raffle ticket 10×
- be raffle 8×
- raffle prize 6×
- raffle in 6×