tombola

UK
/tɒmˈbəʊlə/
US
/tɑmˈboʊlə/

Translations

tombolanoun
tombolas
pl
UK
/tɒmˈbəʊlə/
US
/tɑmˈboʊlə/
The school organized a tombola to raise funds for the new playground.
Школа организовала лотерею, чтобы собрать средства на новую игровую площадку.
Additional translations
Synonyms
tombolaadjective
UK
/ˈtɒm.bə.lə/
US
/ˈtɑːm.bə.lə/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to a tombola (e.g., "tombola prizes").

Definitions

tombolanoun
A game in which people buy tickets with numbers on them and win prizes if their numbers are drawn.
The school organized a tombola to raise funds for the new playground equipment.
A revolving drum used in lotteries or raffles to mix and draw tickets or numbers.
The tombola was spun vigorously before the winning ticket was drawn.
tombolaadjective
Relating to or connected with a tombola game or event, typically used before a noun.
The charity sold tombola tickets throughout the afternoon.