Synonyms for

Lotto

Verb / ˈlɑ:ˌtəʊ / / ˈlɑ:təʊ / Another word for lotto — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a game of chance in which players choose a set of numbers and hope that they match the numbers randomly drawn by a machine

Synonyms & similar words

keno beano bingo lottery sweepstakes raffle drawing bingo keno gambling raffle giveaway contest competition tombola scratchcard jackpot pool pot

Synonyms by register

Formal

lottery sweepstake chance game

Informal

numbers game scratcher jackpot raffle

Literary

fortune's wheel game of chance fate's decree

Antonyms

certainty guarantee surety assurance security predetermination

Common collocations

  • play the lotto
  • buy a lotto ticket
  • win the lotto
  • lotto numbers
  • lotto jackpot
  • national lotto
  • state lotto
  • lotto draw

Word family

noun lottery
verb lot
adjective lottolike

Usage note

Lotto is a common informal term for lottery, especially in British English. While 'lottery' is more formal, 'lotto' is widely understood and used in everyday conversation.

Example sentences

  1. I played the lotto and won $100.
  2. My grandmother buys a lotto ticket every week.
  3. The lotto jackpot is up to $10 million this week.
  4. I'm feeling lucky today, so I'm going to play the lotto.
  5. The lotto numbers are drawn every Saturday night.

Quotes

  • The lotto is a tax on people who are bad at math. - Ambrose Bierce
  • The lottery is a device for turning people who are bad at math into people who are worse at math. - Unknown
  • If you want to win the lotto, you have to make the money to buy a ticket. - Lou Bloom

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