punter

noun

punt·​er ˈpən-tər 

1

: one that punts: such as

a

chiefly British : a person who gambles

especially : one who bets against a bookmaker

b

: a person who uses a punt in boating

c

: a person who punts a ball

2

chiefly British : customer, patron

Synonyms

• account
• client
• customer
• guest
• patron

Examples of punter in a Sentence

He was one of the greatest punters in NFL history.

Effective marketing means getting the punters to buy what you want them to buy.

The sale attracted more than 1,000 punters.

Recent Examples on the Web

Kicker Chase Gabriel and punter Daton Montiel – both multi-year starters on special teams – must also be replaced. —Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025

Baugh was a quarterback, defensive back and punter. —Chantz Martin, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025

While the Golden Boot has historically been a predictable battle of sharp-shooting strikers, this time around, all the early signs indicate a thrilling showdown for spectators and punters. —Julia Ranney, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025

The positional breakdown shows the Broncos bringing in nine defensive backs, five wide receivers, five offensive linemen, four defensive linemen, three edge rushers, two running backs, two linebackers, and one each of defensive end, tight end and kicker/punter. —Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for punter

• bunter