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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The bettors sat hunched against the storm of his criticism. Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 The top bettor had purchased more than 8,100 shares, anticipating this outcome at 61 cents apiece. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026 While McVay could surprise bettors and use Ferguson less often this week, his usage in the Divisional Round and in the previous meeting against the Seahawks is encouraging for his receiving outlook on Sunday. Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Regulators, for their part, are concerned about underage bettors and potentially criminal interference to tilt or rig real-life events. Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bettor

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

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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 30 Jan. 2026.

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bettor

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

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