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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Sports betting has prompted bettors to reach out to athletes via direct message on social media platforms and other methods to deliver threats. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2025 However, that chatter can impact bettors’ behavior. J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025 But the market’s lack of faith in the hosts here should intrigue bettors as a home win is priced attractively. Sam Tighe, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025 This format, the league believes, provides an opportunity to amass the biggest audience possible for each race—both for fans at large and for bettors. Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 25 Feb. 2025 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 24 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

bettor

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

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