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lottery Synonyms

Another word for lottery

Choosing another word for lottery depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A system of raising money by selling numbered tickets and awarding prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.

Usage Example

"She bought a lotto ticket at the convenience store, hoping to win the massive jackpot."

Strongest
lotto
Strong
raffle
sweepstake
sweepstakes
draw
drawing
tombola

• noun (Context 2)

A situation, process, or event whose success or outcome is governed entirely by chance.

Usage Example

"Finding an affordable apartment in the city center has become an absolute crapshoot."

Strongest
crapshoot
gamble
Strong
toss-up
coin toss
roll of the dice
chance
Weak
luck

Opposites of lottery

The opposite of lottery shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

certainty
sure thing
foregone conclusion
guarantee
See all opposites of lottery

• Nearby Words

lotion
lots
lots of
lottery
lotto
lotus
lotus root

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lottery. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lottery
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