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 fans, bettors and those looking for a fun night out, LoSo Charlotte just got a new edition. Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2025 There are no guarantees in the NCAA Tournament, but this FanDuel promo can help tilt the odds in favor of bettors. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025 When assessing title contenders, bettors should assess not just star power but also how well teams can withstand inevitable injuries and rotation across multiple competitions. Julia Ranney, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 FanDuel has also provided bettors more options including a Brackets into Bets option with picks across multiple rounds into a single parlay. Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 25 Mar. 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 14 Apr. 2025.

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bettor

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

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