Plural of lottery
regular plural
The plural of lottery is lotteries.
Forms of lottery
| Singular | lottery /ˈlɒtəɹi/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | lotteries |
| Countable | countable |
Lotteries in a sentence
- It is my contention that state lotteries are taxes on stupid people.From the entry contention
- A ladder lottery, known as “Amidakuji” in Japan, is one of the most popular lotteries.2015, Jianxin Wang, Chee Yap, Frontiers in Algorithmics: 9th International Workshop. From the entry ladder lottery
- In this paper, we consider the problems of enumeration, counting, and random generation of the ladder lotteries.2015, Jianxin Wang, Chee Yap, Frontiers in Algorithmics: 9th International Workshop. From the entry ladder lottery
- Lotteries, horse-racing and poker machines loom large in the life experience of many Australians.1974, Donald Ernest Edgar, Social Change in Australia: Readings in Sociology, page 23. From the entry poker machine
- However, there is some evidence which suggests that the public remain in favour of the equity argument over postcode lotteries.2015, Lee Gregory, “Repositioning Time Bank Theory”, in Trading Time: Can Exchange Lead to Social Change?, Bristol: Policy Press, →ISBN…. From the entry postcode lottery
Meaning of lottery
- noun A scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance, especially a gaming scheme in which one or more tickets bearing particular numbers draw prizes, the other tickets are blanks.
- noun Something decided by chance.
- noun Allotment; a thing allotted.
Questions about the plural of lottery
- What is the plural of lottery?
- The plural of lottery is lotteries.
- Is lottery countable?
- Lottery is a countable noun.
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