Definition

1. Noun:
   • A prize awarded by lottery at a social event: A "door prize" is a prize given away by chance at a social function, such as a party, dance, or gala. Tickets or numbers are typically distributed to attendees upon entry, and a winning ticket is drawn later to determine the recipient of the prize.

Usage

• The term is used as a countable noun.
• It is commonly used in the context of organized social gatherings, fundraisers, or corporate events to encourage attendance and add an element of excitement.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Everyone who attends the charity gala is eligible for the door prize.
  • They are giving away a weekend getaway as the main door prize at the company holiday party.
  • Did you win the door prize at the community dance?

Advanced Usage

• "To win the door prize": To be the person whose ticket or number is selected to receive the prize.
  • She was thrilled to win the door prize at the auction.
• "Door prize drawing": The event or act of randomly selecting the winning ticket.
  • The door prize drawing will be held at 9 PM.

Variants and Related Words

• Raffle prize (n): A prize awarded by a lottery, often involving the sale of tickets for a chance to win. While similar, a raffle often implies tickets are sold, whereas a door prize is typically given freely upon entry.
  • The fundraiser featured both a silent auction and a raffle prize.
• Giveaway (n): Something given away free, especially as part of a promotion. This is a broader term that can include door prizes.
  • The store is having a customer appreciation giveaway.

Synonyms

• Lucky draw prize: A prize awarded by random selection from a pool of entrants.
• Attendance prize: A prize given to a randomly selected attendee.

Related Phrases

• Prize drawing: The process of selecting a winner for a prize by chance.
  • Please stay for the prize drawing at the end of the evening.
• Win a prize: The general act of receiving a prize.
  • All guests have a chance to win a prize.

Related Idioms

• "The luck of the draw": The outcome is determined purely by chance.
  • Winning the door prize is just the luck of the draw.

Noun

1. tickets are passed out at the entrance to a dance or party or other social function and a prize is awarded to the holder of the winning ticket