door prize

A prize awarded by lottery to the holder of a ticket purchased at or before a function.

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door′ prize`

a prize awarded at a dance, party, or the like, often through a drawing.

[1950–55]

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door prize - tickets are passed out at the entrance to a dance or party or other social function and a prize is awarded to the holder of the winning ticket

prize, award - something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery; "the prize was a free trip to Europe"

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But this time there were no cheers, hilarious laughter, or a door prize. He got, instead, a big, angry coach/manager on his tail as he stepped down into his dugout."