door prize

noun

: a prize awarded to the holder of a winning ticket passed out at the entrance to an entertainment or function

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The Special Olympics will also be donating used bicycles as door prizes; anyone who participates will be eligible. Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025 Local businesses have generously provided door prizes, and light snacks will be served. Meghan Davy Sandvold, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025 Be Mine Craft and Vendor Fair: Crafters, vendors, door prizes, music, food, face painting, balloon animals and more. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025 Enjoy guest DJs, light bites, door prizes, dancing and Champagne toast at midnight. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for door prize

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of door prize was in 1884

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“Door prize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/door%20prize. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

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