raffled; raffling
ˈra-f(ə-)liŋ 
: to engage in a raffle
: to dispose of by means of a raffle
raffle off a turkey
: a lottery in which the prize is won by one of numerous persons buying chances
Synonyms
Examples of raffle in a Sentence
Noun (2)
the front lawn was littered with the raffle that the roofers had left behind
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
Dyeing rabbits or baby chicks is prohibited (so is raffling them off as a prize)
In Ohio, rabbits have been granted legal protection.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 1 Mar. 2024
Cincinnati's Giving Voice Foundation is raffling off a bottle of 20-Year Pappy Van Winkle bourbon, worth over $2,000, as part of its Mimosas for Memories fundraiser next month.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 25 Mar. 2024
The department raffles off six bikes and two hoverboards.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2023
Community members donated gift baskets full of goodies and services to be raffled off or bid on while others sold drinks and food, all to benefit the Esquedas.
—Annika Bahnsen, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2024
Previous offers didn’t speak to him or feel like true collaborations, Stapleton told USA TODAY in an interview on Thursday Jan. 18.
$22,000 of bourbon:Pappy Van Winkle, Buffalo Trace being raffled off.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2024
All community members are invited and backpacks and school supplies will be distributed, with a limited amount of laptops raffled.
—Staff Report, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023
The hotel will be raffling memorabilia signed by Leonardo Fournette, Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back, and Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs tight end.
—Amanda Mesa, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Alana Wise, NPR, 18 May 2024
At the end of the night, a raffle drawing for a two-night stay at a Rosewood Hotel was held.
—Hadley Meares, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
Here's what to know about each raffle and how to enter.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 14 May 2024
The event is held rain or shine and includes live music, plein air painters and raffles.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024
Highlights include a wine bar, opportunity drawings and an auction along with raffle prizes.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024
Jenny Wyrick, a spokesperson for the Cherry Bombs, said the fundraiser is set up as a 50/50 raffle, and said the group raised nearly $800 as of Wednesday morning.
—Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 9 May 2024
Includes live auction of paintings and photography, raffles, live music, food, drinks and desserts.
—Allison Kiehl, The Enquirer, 5 May 2024
Prizes for best hat, best dressed and best couples’ outfits, as well as a charity raffle.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024
Verb
The clubhouse will be adorned with artwork by local students, and there will be items for sale, including a quilt made by club members to be raffled off in an opportunity drawing.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
Dyeing rabbits or baby chicks is prohibited (so is raffling them off as a prize)
In Ohio, rabbits have been granted legal protection.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 1 Mar. 2024
Cincinnati's Giving Voice Foundation is raffling off a bottle of 20-Year Pappy Van Winkle bourbon, worth over $2,000, as part of its Mimosas for Memories fundraiser next month.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 25 Mar. 2024
The department raffles off six bikes and two hoverboards.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2023
Community members donated gift baskets full of goodies and services to be raffled off or bid on while others sold drinks and food, all to benefit the Esquedas.
—Annika Bahnsen, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2024
Previous offers didn’t speak to him or feel like true collaborations, Stapleton told USA TODAY in an interview on Thursday Jan. 18.
$22,000 of bourbon:Pappy Van Winkle, Buffalo Trace being raffled off.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2024
All community members are invited and backpacks and school supplies will be distributed, with a limited amount of laptops raffled.
—Staff Report, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023
The hotel will be raffling memorabilia signed by Leonardo Fournette, Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back, and Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs tight end.
—Amanda Mesa, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Noun
What was initially going to be a race between Roberts and Everett Clark, a lucky second-grader who won the chance to race Roberts in a raffle, had grown as more students decided to join.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 18 May 2024
At the end of the night, a raffle drawing for a two-night stay at a Rosewood Hotel was held.
—Hadley Meares, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
Here's what to know about each raffle and how to enter.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 14 May 2024
The event is held rain or shine and includes live music, plein air painters and raffles.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024
Highlights include a wine bar, opportunity drawings and an auction along with raffle prizes.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024
Jenny Wyrick, a spokesperson for the Cherry Bombs, said the fundraiser is set up as a 50/50 raffle, and said the group raised nearly $800 as of Wednesday morning.
—Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 9 May 2024
Includes live auction of paintings and photography, raffles, live music, food, drinks and desserts.
—Allison Kiehl, The Enquirer, 5 May 2024
Prizes for best hat, best dressed and best couples’ outfits, as well as a charity raffle.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024
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raffle
1 of 2 verb
raf·fle
ˈraf-əl
raffled; raffling
ˈraf-(ə-)liŋ
: to dispose of by a raffle
raffle off a turkey
raffle
2 of 2 noun
: the sale of chances for a prize whose winner is the one whose ticket is picked at a drawing
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