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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Although registration is also not required, those who register will be eligible for door prizes. Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 9 Feb. 2024 There will be a DJ, food vendors, door prizes and more. 🍺 Grab a limited edition artist glass from Roadmap Brewing Co. starting at 11am. Megan Stringer, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024 Also, hot mulled cider and refreshments, hourly door prize drawings, holiday specials, music by Silver Strings (1-3 p.m.), and a 30% discount for all Bernheim members in the gift shop. Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 25 Nov. 2024 The cost is $25 per person and includes lunch and door prizes. Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for door prize 

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 24 Dec. 2024.

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