raffle¹ Definition
raf·fle (raf′əl)
noun
a lottery in which each participant buys a chance or chances to win a prize
Etymology: ME rafle < MFr, dice game, lit., a raking in < OHG raffel, a rake, scraper, akin to OE hreppan, to touch, grasp < IE base *(s)ker-, to cut > harvest
transitive verb -·fled, -·fling
to offer as a prize in a raffle: often with off
intransitive verb
Now Rare to take part in a raffle: with for
raffle¹ Related Forms
raffle² Definition
raf·fle (raf′əl)
noun
a jumble or tangle, esp. of ropes, canvas, etc. on a ship
Etymology: prob. < Fr, a sweeping together, raking in: see raffle
raffle Synonyms
raffle
n.
raffle Usage Examples
Preposition: with
- prise: A free raffle with great prizes up for grabs.
- proceed: We also held a raffle with the proceeds going to ACE.
Converse of object
- organize: A well organized raffle can bring in funds of £ 1000 or over!
- hold: The stores held a special raffle for the appeal, raising more than £ 3,000 in the process.
- donate: Support a fundraising event by donating a special raffle or auction prize?
- draw: Tom Sewell asks Britain's tallest man to draw the raffle Click on image to enlarge.
- win: Well done to MPS member Caroline Hartley for winning the raffle.
- run: A Raffle Ann is running a small raffle for 10 friends.
Adjective modifier
- grand: We had a pumpkin carving competition and grand raffle, as well as hot dogs and toffee apples to eat.
- weekly: We also hope to promote more gigs and buy new equipment funded in part by our weekly raffles.
- monthly: This was bought from the proceeds of a monthly raffle with prizes of books.
- usual: As well as the usual raffle, there will be a children's raffle @ 5p ticket.
Modifies a noun
- prise: Would you like to donate a raffle prize or help with ticket sales or run a booking office from home?
- ticket: Don't forget to buy your raffle tickets for a camera, worth £ 50.
- winner: Raffle Winners 2004 The 2005 Raffle raised over £ 6000!
- proceed: Tsunami appeal All raffle proceeds in excess of £ 160 were donated to the Tsunami appeal.
- draw: The program also contains a raffle ticket for the grand raffle draw.
- drawing: Skill rather than spoken either face-to-face raffle drawings for need to get.
Noun used with modifier

