bettor

noun

bet·​tor ˈbe-tər How to pronounce bettor (audio)
variants or better
Synonyms of bettornext
: 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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Argentina is a minus-255 favorite, according to ESPN, meaning a bettor would have to wager $255 to win $100. The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026 That means a bettor would profit $108 on a $100 bet if the Netherlands prevails. Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2026 When clear, consistent information about their activity is provided, bettors are more empowered to make informed decisions about their play, which helps keep it recreational. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026 The contract invited bettors to place wagers on whether Osasuna would be relegated from LaLiga in the 2025-2026 season. Camila Grigera Naon, Fortune, 12 June 2026 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 20 Jun. 2026.

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bettor

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

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