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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Take along a lawn chair; there will be door prizes. — Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 17 June 2026 The day also includes hostess gifts, door prizes and much more. — Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 28 May 2026 Crafters, vendors, raffles, door prizes. — Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026 There will be refreshments, door prizes and many businesses there. — Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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