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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Most bettors immediately transitioned to basketball season, but some are left wanting more. Douglas Kezirian, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026 Given that prediction markets are wagers against other bettors, rather than the platform itself, he was positioned to win big. Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 26 Feb. 2026 No new charges were in the superseding indictment unsealed on Friday, as prosecutors charged a third individual with serving as a middleman between bettors and Clase. ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026 Another bettor on Kalshi put down $500,000 on Lady Gaga appearing, prompting accusations online that someone may have been cashing in on confidential intel. Bobby Allyn, NPR, 17 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 2026.

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bettor

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

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