A sweepstake is a game where people pay to get a ticket, and then one or some of the tickets are chosen to win a prize.
Sweepstakes can make people think of luck, excitement, and winning big prizes.
Examples:
I bought a ticket for the sweepstake.
The sweepstake winner gets a big prize.
The sweepstake is a game of chance.
I hope I win the sweepstake and get a big cake!
In the sweepstake, you can win a trip to space!
The sweepstake is a fun way to try to win something cool.