Powerball
Definition
A multi-state lottery game in the United States, operated by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), where players select five white balls from 1-69 and one red Powerball from 1-26 for a chance at massive jackpots.
The red ball specifically drawn in the Powerball lottery, which must be matched (along with white balls) to win the grand prize.
Examples
I spent my grocery money on Powerball tickets, because nothing says 'adulting' like betting on one-in-292-million odds.
My uncle claims his Powerball strategy is 'pick birthdays and pray'—so far, it's funded more therapy sessions than vacations.
During Powerball mania, the office lottery pool turned coworkers into amateur statisticians overnight, all while ignoring their actual spreadsheets.
She checked her Powerball ticket so obsessively, her phone's screen wore out before the jackpot did.