Raffle (noun)

A competition in which prizes are given away at random to those buying a ticket.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from french rafle "a sweep, a sweepstakes", from rafler "to sweep", from middle dutch raffelen "to snatch".

Examples:

1. The charity event included a raffle with many prizes.
2. She bought a raffle ticket for a chance to win a new car.
3. The raffle was held to raise money for the school.
4. The winner of the raffle was announced at the event.
5. Raffle tickets were sold for $1 each, with all proceeds going to charity.