lottery

• Ein Glücksspiel, bei dem Lose oder Tipps verkauft werden und Preise unter den zufällig gezogenen Gewinnern verlost werden. Im weiteren Sinne auch jede Verlosung oder Ziehung, bei der das Glück über den Gewinn entscheidet.

A noun referring to a game of chance in which tickets are sold and prizes are awarded to randomly selected winners.

1. Gambling gameA2formal

   A game of chance where tickets are sold and a prize is awarded to the holder of a randomly selected ticket.

   Lotterie

   • He bought a lottery ticket at the corner store.
   • She won a small prize in the national lottery.
   • Many people dream of hitting the lottery jackpot.

   Synonymedrawlottorafflesweepstakestombola

2. Matter of chanceB2informal

   A situation or event whose outcome is determined by luck rather than effort or skill.

   Glücksspiel des Zufalls

   • Getting that job was a lottery; there were hundreds of applicants.
   • Life is a lottery sometimes, you never know what will happen.
   • Finding a parking spot in this area is a complete lottery.

   Synonymechancecrapshootgamblehazardtoss-up