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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Combined with the democratic accessibility of these betting platforms, this creates a concerning environment where uninformed bettors can participate alongside potential insiders. Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026 Meanwhile, prediction markets bettors are increasingly pricing in a recession. Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026 The investigation also concluded the players likely shared inside information with other bettors. Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026 Tennis players on both tours have become accustomed to receiving abuse and harassment on social media, most prevalently from bettors who have lost money on their matches. James Hansen, New York Times, 8 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 15 Mar. 2026.

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bettor

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

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