- plural of sweepstake.
sweepstakes
Example Sentences
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Two red flags during final practice had led some teams to have private sweepstakes as to how many stoppages there would be in qualifying, but the session ran cleanly, with no incidents.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Adams did not respond to a detailed list of questions about FLAG’s financial practices, sweepstakes operation and educational programming.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
The chain plans to continue to honor expired coupons after the sweepstakes ends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
The class-action lawsuit story is similar to the sweepstakes and lottery check scam: You are told you have won and/or been awarded money, and you can deposit this check in your bank account.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 27, 2026
There were no play areas, no sweepstakes or “Happy Meals,” no giveaways or promotions.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
