Definitions

1. noun

A contest in which participants pay an entry fee and are given a chance to win a prize by having their names drawn at random.

“She entered the sweepstake to win a trip to Hawaii.”

2. noun

A pool of money collected from the sale of tickets for a sweepstakes or lottery.

“The company used the sweepstake to fund a new charity initiative.”

3. verb

To participate in a sweepstake, typically by paying an entry fee.

“He decided to sweepstake for the new car prize.”