tombola

tom·bo·la

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tom-buh-luh]
- /ˈtɒm bə lə/
- /tɒmˈbəʊ.lə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tom-buh-luh]
- /ˈtɒm bə lə/

Definitions of tombola word

noun tombola house (def 19). 1
noun tombola rotating drum used for raffles 1
noun tombola a type of lottery, esp at a fête, in which tickets are drawn from a revolving drum 0
noun tombola a British gambling game somewhat like bingo 0

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Origin of tombola

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; < Italian, derivative of tombolare to tumble, itself derivative of tombare to fall

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Parts of speech for Tombola

noun

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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tombola popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for tombola

noun tombola

lottery — a gambling game or method of raising money, as for some public charitable purpose, in which a large number of tickets are sold and a drawing is held for certain prizes.

Just one Synonym for tombola