lottery

Definitions

1. A scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance, especially a gaming scheme in which one or more tickets bearing particular numbers draw prizes, the other tickets are blanks.
2. A scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance, especially a gaming scheme in which one or more tickets bearing particular numbers draw prizes, the other tickets are blanks
3. Something decided by chance.
   figuratively
4. Something decided by chance
5. Allotment; a thing allotted.
   obsolete
6. Allotment; a thing allotted

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Examples

“Dave plays the lottery almost every week, but always picks different numbers.”

“It's a bit of a lottery whether we'll get⟳ a good table in that diner.”

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