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Definition of Sweepstakes
1. Noun. A lottery in which the prize consists of the money paid by the participants.
Definition of Sweepstakes
1. n. A winning of all the stakes or prizes; a sweepstake.
Definition of Sweepstakes
1. Noun. (plural of sweepstake) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sweepstakes
1. [n]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sweepstakes
Literary usage of Sweepstakes
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Sporting Magazine edited by [Anonymus AC02751662] (1834)
"sweepstakes of five tons, each, for Dog Puppies—run on Tuesday and ... sweepstakes of
five sovs. each, for Pup. pies—run on Wednesday and Friday— Mr. ..."
2. London by Charles Knight (1851)
"In addition to matches, plates, and other modes of adventure, that of a sweepstakes
had come into vogue ; and the opportunity it gave to deep calculators to ..."
3. Principles and Practice of Poultry Culture by John Henry Robinson (1912)
"sweepstakes prizes. Prizes for which different varieties compete are not now as
generally offered as was the custom some years ago. ..."
4. Reports of All the Cases Decided by All the Superior Courts Relating to by Great Britain Magistrates' cases, Edward William Cox (1905)
"There were sixty-one entries for the sweepstakes, and each person who entered
... One of the conditions of the sweepstakes was that the person who won the ..."
5. Baily's Magazine of Sports and Pastimes (1895)
"Won first prize, £150, and Cup value £25, in 29 yards rise, sweepstakes {49
competitors), ... Divided third prize, £20, in 30 yards rise. sweepstakes ..."
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