Meaning of door prize | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A gift given to people who attend a meeting, party, event, etc., especially one which is given on a random basis to one or some of the attendees.
2. A notional prize awarded to a cyclist who collides with the open door of a parked car.
   humorous

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Examples

“Dewey infantrymen passed out soft drinks and small favors to gawking visitors and gave every 200th visitor a door prize.”

“Spectators are admitted free and are eligible to win⟳ a door prize of two tickets to the United States Open⟳ Championships at Flushing Meadows.”

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