sweepstakes

/'swi:psteik/ Cách viết khác : (sweepstakes) /'swi:psteiks/

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Word: Sweepstakes

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A sweepstakes is a type of contest or lottery where people can win prizes, usually money or valuable items. Participants enter by providing some information or buying a ticket, and the winners are chosen randomly from all the entries.

Usage Instructions:

• How to Enter: Usually, you can enter a sweepstakes online, by mail, or sometimes by purchasing a product.
• Winners: The winners are selected at random, which means everyone has a chance to win, but not everyone will.

Example Sentence:

"I entered a sweepstakes to win a new car, but I didn’t win this time."

Advanced Usage:

In a business context, companies often use sweepstakes as a marketing tool to attract customers. They may require participants to sign up for their newsletter or follow their social media accounts to enter.

Word Variants:

• Sweepstake (singular): Referring to a single contest.
• Sweepstakes (plural): Referring to multiple contests.

Different Meanings:

While "sweepstakes" primarily refers to the lottery-type contest, it can also imply a general sense of competition where the outcome depends on luck rather than skill.

Synonyms:

• Lottery
• Contest
• Raffle (although a raffle usually involves buying a ticket for a specific prize)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Win the sweepstakes" can mean to have a great stroke of luck or to achieve something unexpected.
• There aren’t many specific idioms directly related to "sweepstakes," but participating in one can be described as "taking a chance" or "rolling the dice."

Summary:

A sweepstakes is a fun way to try your luck at winning prizes, and it’s common in marketing and promotions.

Academic

Noun

1. a lottery in which the prize consists of the money paid by the participants