Explore Raffles through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like administrator or executive. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Raffles meaning
plural of raffle
Synonyms of Raffles
Using Raffles
- The main meaning on this page is: plural of raffle
- Useful related words include: sir thomas raffles, administrator, executive.
- In the example corpus, raffles often appears in combinations such as: raffles and, and raffles, of raffles.
Context around Raffles
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.8 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 11 middle, 7 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Raffles
- In this selection, "raffles" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 22.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, stamford, include, college, hotel, college and design stand out and add context to how "raffles" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include 50 50 raffles t shirt and advantage of raffles and concessions. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "raffles" sits close to words such as acupuncture, aero and ahl, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with raffles
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Saturday meat tray raffles supporting Mudgee RSL Sub Branch. (9 words)
A silent auction is planned, along with bourbon raffles and more. (11 words)
She said there will be raffles with baskets of British items. (11 words)
The fundraiser, which included 50/50 raffles, t-shirt sales and a number of bucket raffles, raised over $900 for the Hope memorial that helps alleviate the burden that can be placed on cancer patients and their families. (38 words)
During the sale and celebration, Elevated will have a storewide 15 per cent off sale, more than 200 “exclusive, rare and collectable titles” will be available, raffles for swag and gift cards, giveaways, and, of course, birthday cake. (38 words)
There’s not much that can be said about third-generation sushi master Endo Kazutoshi’s secretive new opening at the OWO, the new and exclusive Raffles hotel in the Old War Office. (33 words)
Example sentences (20)
A number of places in the city state are named after its colonial ‘founder’, Stamford Raffles, and they include Raffles College, Raffles Design Institute, Raffles Hotel, Raffles Avenue and Raffles Terrace.
The fundraiser, which included 50/50 raffles, t-shirt sales and a number of bucket raffles, raised over $900 for the Hope memorial that helps alleviate the burden that can be placed on cancer patients and their families.
A silent auction is planned, along with bourbon raffles and more.
Check out a variety of one-of-a-kind craft items while also taking advantage of raffles and concessions, the proceeds of which will support Delphos Relay for Life.
During the sale and celebration, Elevated will have a storewide 15 per cent off sale, more than 200 “exclusive, rare and collectable titles” will be available, raffles for swag and gift cards, giveaways, and, of course, birthday cake.
Erth’s relationship with Accor started a few years ago with a prestigious development in the region - Raffles Hotel and Residences Jeddah - which consists of two towers.
Kids Inspire is a charity based in Chelmsford, which the team has raised money for through raffles and customer donations.
Many of the events that the Victoria Inn are running such as quizzes and raffles will help to raise money for these charities through entry fees.
Minister for Education Chan Chun Sing delivered the speech at Raffles Institution on Mr Lee's behalf.
NNO folks at Nibley Park were also treated to a family-friendly movie (“Matilda”), face-painting, a canine demonstration, raffles, police cars and a hook-and-ladder fire truck with lights ablazin’.
Over the years, interest in the club increased, with funds generated through jumble sales, raffles, dances and competitions.
Prepare to be swept off your feet by Raffles Boston, a 147-room and 146-residence fortress of style.
Primarily used to facilitate transactions on the Everlodge platform, it rewards holders with discounts on property purchases and maintenance fees, property raffles, holiday giveaways, and experiences.
Raffles Associates LP acquired a new stake in shares of Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2x Shares during the 3rd quarter valued at $633,000.
Saturday meat tray raffles supporting Mudgee RSL Sub Branch.
She said there will be raffles with baskets of British items.
The Chicago Poetry Center's annual fundraiser with a cocktail party, music, pop-up performances, activities raffles and more.
There’s not much that can be said about third-generation sushi master Endo Kazutoshi’s secretive new opening at the OWO, the new and exclusive Raffles hotel in the Old War Office.
There will be food, a cash bar, raffles and a silent auction.
There will be prize giveaways every 15 minutes, along with many side raffles.
Common combinations with raffles
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- raffles and 29×
- and raffles 14×
- of raffles 6×
- raffles hotel 5×
- vendors raffles 4×
- be raffles 4×
- raffles for 3×
- raffles will 3×
- raffles associates 3×
- basket raffles 3×