lotto
|lot-to|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈlɑːtoʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈlɒtəʊ/
game of chance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lotto' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'lotto', where 'lotto' meant 'lot or portion'.
Historical Evolution
'lotto' changed from the Italian word 'lotto' and eventually became the modern English word 'lotto'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lot or portion', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a game of chance'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a game of chance similar to bingo, in which players mark off numbers on a card as they are drawn randomly by a caller, the winner being the first to mark off all their numbers.
Every Saturday, the community center hosts a lotto night.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45