Tombola

Tombola

/tɒmˈbəʊlə/
Noun General British

British raffle with numbered tickets.

Etymology & History

British prize draw fundraiser. From Italian 'tombola'. British charity fundraising. Church fete British classic. Reflects British Italian borrowing and charity culture.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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