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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All of this has led some bettors to view prediction markets as an insider trading free-for-all. Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026 Flagg is +185, meaning a bettor could wager $100 to profit $185. Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026 Matchups Tonight While the NBA slate offers compelling action, bettors can also look to the baseball diamond. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 Waddle moved bettors’ money, but not the line. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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bettor

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

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