"door prize" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: door prizes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} door prize (plural door prizes)
  1. A gift given to people who attend a meeting, party, event, etc., especially one which is given on a random basis to one or some of the attendees.
    Sense id: en-door_prize-en-noun-mZjCoZMy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 64 36
  2. (cycling, humorous) A notional prize awarded to a cyclist who collides with the open door of a parked car. Tags: humorous Categories (topical): Cycling Synonyms: door-prize
    Sense id: en-door_prize-en-noun-4JtzfiQZ Topics: cycling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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