Sweepstakes: meaning, definitions and examples

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sweepstakes

 

[ หˆswiหpหŒsteษชks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

winning contests

Sweepstakes refer to promotional contests in which prizes are awarded to winners at random. Participants typically enter these contests by filling out entry forms or purchasing products. Sweepstakes are a popular marketing tool used by companies to engage with consumers and promote their products or services.

Synonyms

competition, contest, raffle

Examples of usage

  • Mary entered a sweepstakes to win a free vacation to Hawaii.
  • The sweepstakes offered a grand prize of $10,000 to one lucky winner.
  • Many people enjoy entering sweepstakes in hopes of winning exciting prizes.

Translations

Translations of the word "sweepstakes" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sorteio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‰เคŸเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gewinnspiel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ undian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทั–ะณั€ะฐัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ loteria

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‡ธ่ณž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tirage au sort

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sorteo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงekiliลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ”์ฒจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุญุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ losovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพrebovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠฝๅฅ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพrebanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบtdrรกttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะพั‚ะตั€ะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒฅแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lotereya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sorteo

Word origin

The concept of sweepstakes dates back to the 15th century when the term was used to describe a method of allotting or disposing of something by chance. Over time, sweepstakes evolved into a form of marketing and promotion, with companies using them to attract customers and generate excitement around their brands. Today, sweepstakes are a common way for businesses to engage with their target audience and create buzz around their products.

See also: sweep, sweeper, sweeping.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,612, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.