Lottery Definition & Meaning

lottery
noun
  1. something that is regarded as a chance event; "the election was just a lottery to them"
  2. players buy (or are given) chances and prizes are distributed by casting lots

"Lottery" in song lyrics

See how lottery is used in real songs:

  • "Spoken slang gets played like the lottery"
    3rd Bass — Sons of 3rd Bass
  • "I'm striking like the lottery"
    Apathy f/ Celph Titled, Open Mic — Science of the Bumrush
  • "Handed to a man in the corner store for lottery"
    Apathy — The Buck Stops Here

Usage tips for "lottery"

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