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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Collier mostly welcomes the attention, but talked about a side effect of growing sports betting — death threats from disappointed bettors. Steve Inskeep, NPR, 6 May 2026 Prediction market Kalshi shows 67% of bettors believe the number will be above 60,000 jobs created. Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 6 May 2026 In the 2020s so far, a bettor backing the underdog every time would be up $1,650. Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026 For a casual bettor, this is a different language. Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 May 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 14 May. 2026.

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bettor

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

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