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sweep·stakes
sweepstakes
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- pronunciation:
- swip
steIks
part of speech: |
noun |
inflections: |
sweepstakes |
definition 1: |
(used with a sing. or pl. verb) a lottery, horse race, or other competition in which money staked by the participants is later awarded to the winner or winners.
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definition 2: |
the prize won in such a lottery, race, or competition.
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related words: |
drawing, prize |
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