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Definition of lotto in English: lottonoun ˈlɒtəʊˈlɑdoʊ 1mass noun A children's game similar to bingo, in which numbered or illustrated counters or cards are drawn by the players. Example sentencesExamples - Now what can be so 'incredible' about a collection of children's lotto games?
- The stimuli - pictures of familiar objects taken from children's lotto games - were arranged on cardboard grids.
- It is a simple naming task with pictures from a children's lotto.
2A lottery. Example sentencesExamples - The jackpot in the weekly parish fundraiser in the form of a lotto was not won.
- However, the habits of many lotto players suggest that winning a million wouldn't be worth the effort.
- The organising committee wish to thank sincerely all those who promoted and supported the lotto during the year.
- I don't play the lotto and I avoid gambling at all costs because I'm a risk-taker by nature.
- He thanked those who supported the lotto and the draw and all who helped run them.
- There was no winner of the lotto jackpot of Euro 2,600 which was held on Monday the 28th March.
- A new rota is being set up by the club executive to help out with the lotto.
- He thanked the lady members of the club for helping out with the lotto draw and other ventures during the year.
- Last year the lucky newsagents also sold a winning ticket in a 1.5 million lotto draw.
- Plans for starting up a club lotto are currently being finalised and it is hoped to have a start up date in early March.
- This year is a very special year of the lotto as you can actually see your contribution being put into use in the Community.
- The club extends seasonal greetings to all and thanks for the generous support of the lotto throughout the year.
- There are 50 prizes each month and you are also included in a lotto draw.
- John also thanked all lotto sellers and those who supported the lotto over the year.
- A great night's entertainment is assured and the house lotto and jackpot are considerable at present.
- He got to know many regulars on the route and would collect and deliver messages for elderly people and do the lotto for them.
- The chairman said John was a great supporter of the lotto draw every week and will be sadly missed.
- The miracles didn't stop there: six months later his surgeon won the lotto.
- I will miss her, but we still will try to win the lotto on Saturdays.
- The club has tickets on sale which facilitate people who wish to enter the lotto each week.
Synonyms lottery, draw, prize draw, sweepstake, sweep, tombola, ballot
Origin Late 18th century: from Italian. Rhymes blotto, Giotto, grotto, motto, Otto, risotto, Watteau Definition of lotto in US English: lottonounˈlɑdoʊˈlädō A lottery game similar to bingo. Example sentencesExamples - Now what can be so 'incredible' about a collection of children's lotto games?
- The stimuli - pictures of familiar objects taken from children's lotto games - were arranged on cardboard grids.
- It is a simple naming task with pictures from a children's lotto.
Origin Late 18th century: from Italian. |