oddsmaker

noun

odds·​maker ˈädz-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce oddsmaker (audio)
: one who figures betting odds

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The oddsmakers' favorites to win it all are the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025 The oddsmakers seem to think so, but October is still several months away. Mark Ross, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025 The Chiefs are big favorites, with oddsmakers setting their winning margin over a touchdown. Adam Gretz, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025 That provided a relaxed atmosphere as the kickoff event of awards season helped movie fans and oddsmakers alike narrow their selections for the Oscars on March 2. Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for oddsmaker

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oddsmaker was in 1931

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“Oddsmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oddsmaker. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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