door prize
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of door prize
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Find mineral dealers, a stone sculpture exhibit, door prizes and more.
From Seattle Times
“It’s a microscopic amount. Elections today are the most secure that they have ever been. This is not a serious policy proposal. This is a door prize for a QAnon pep rally.”
From Washington Post
The health fair includes programming from community partners and local youth leaders to support health and well-being, live music, door prizes donated by local businesses owned by Black, Indigenous and people of color and more.
From Seattle Times
Veeck pushed a record 2.6 million customers into Cleveland Stadium with an avalanche of promotions: fireworks, clowns, door prizes and gag gifts for “lucky” fans, such as a keg of nails or a swaybacked horse.
From Washington Post
“I also don’t think you give someone a door prize just to get them into the negotiation room.”
From Washington Times
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