About The Word Sweepstakes
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Sweepstakes
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What's The Definition Of Sweepstakes?
[n] a lottery in which the prize consists of the money paid by the participants
Synonyms | Synonyms for Sweepstakes: sweepstake Related Terms | Find terms related to Sweepstakes: Sweepstakes In Webster's Dictionary \Sweep"stakes`\, n.
1. A winning of all the stakes or prizes; a sweepstake.
2. sing. or pl. The whole money or other things staked at a
horse race, a given sum being put up for each horse, all
of which goes to the winner, or is divided among several,
as may be previously agreed.
3. A race for all the sums staked or prizes offered.
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