bettor

noun

bet·​tor ˈbe-tər How to pronounce bettor (audio)
variants or better
: one that bets

Examples of bettor in a Sentence

Thousands of bettors were at the race track last weekend. bettors on the horse race have to place their bets at least 20 minutes before the start of the race
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For sports bettors and bookmakers, the start of the holiday season at Thanksgiving is also the busiest sports betting week of the year. Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 After last season’s inspiring run to the NFC Championship Game, the money has poured in on Detroit, which could cost sportsbooks significantly in payouts to bettors if the Lions were to win Super Bowl LIX. Ben Fawkes, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024 Most bettors like contests that resolve fairly quickly, rather than waiting a year to find out the final result. Brady Dale, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024 Jayden Daniels heavily favored First-time bettors can sign up for FanDuel Sportsbook with a few short steps. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bettor 

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bettor was in 1616

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“Bettor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bettor. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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bettor

noun
bet·​tor
variants or better
: one that bets

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