tombola

/tɒmˈboʊlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Italian lottery game or a raffle with prizes awarded by drawing numbered balls from a barrel.

“The charity organized a tombola at the fundraising event to raise money for the local hospital.”

2. verb

To award prizes or draw lots in a tombola game.

“The volunteers will tombola the prizes at the end of the evening.”

Synonyms

  • lottery
  • raffle

Antonyms

  • payoff
  • reward