English Explanatory Dictionary

sweepstake

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A lottery in which the prize or prizes constitute all the money paid by the participants.
  2. A prize draw.

Pronunciation

/ˈswiːpsteɪk/ /ˈswipˌsteɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-sweepstake.wav

Word forms

sweepstake sweepstakes swoopstake

Etymology

From sweep + stake.

Derived words

sweepstaker veepstakes
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