Definition of Sweepstakes
Sweepstakes
sweep·stakes
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A contest where people can win prizes, often by chance.
e.g. She entered the sweepstakes and won a brand new car.
(noun)
some sort of contest such as a promotional drawing or a lottery in which the participants are awarded the prizes at no charge, or the prize won in such a contest;
e.g. Some people dream of winning the sweepstakes and like to imagine what they'd do with the prize money.
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