Definition of door prize in English English dictionary
A prize awarded by lottery to the holder of a ticket purchased at or before a function. a prize given to someone who has the winning number on their ticket for a show, dance etc
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
{i} prize that is given to the holder of a winning ticket handed out at the entrance (such as at a dance or party), entrance ticket later used as a lottery ticket