Definition of «sweepstake»

A sweepstake is a type of prize competition in which participants are required to pay an entry fee and receive one or more chance vouchers, with each voucher representing a ticket in the draw. The winner(s) of the sweepstakes receives the entire pool of entries as prizes. Sweepstakes can be used by organizations for fundraising purposes, while also offering participants an opportunity to win cash or other valuable prizes.

Usage examples

  1. Enter our sweepstake for a chance to win a luxury vacation in the Maldives.
  2. Participate in our online sweepstake by submitting your contact details for the opportunity to win a brand new car.
  3. Follow our social media page and like our post to enter our sweepstake and have a shot at winning a $500 shopping spree.
  4. Play our mobile game and collect points to be automatically entered into our monthly sweepstake for a chance to win exclusive prizes.
  5. Join our email newsletter to be eligible for our monthly sweepstake and have a chance to win a year's supply of free movie tickets.
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