powerball
nounUK /ˈpaʊə.bɔːl/
US /ˈpaʊ.ɚ.bɑːl/
A big game where people buy tickets and hope to win a lot of money.
My uncle buys a Powerball ticket every week.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small heavy ball used in fitness training that you swing or throw.
She swung the powerball to strengthen her arms.
3. A type of lottery game where numbered balls are drawn to pick winners.
The powerball drawing happens twice a week.
4. A fast-moving ball in some sports that is hit very hard.
The tennis player returned a powerball across the court.