sweepstake
nounUK /ˈswiːpsteɪk/ · US /ˈswipˌsteɪk/
Etymology From sweep + stake.
1
A lottery in which the prize or prizes constitute all the money paid by the participants.
2
US A prize draw.
- Derived terms
- sweepstaker, veepstakes
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