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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Wallach added that the most likely legal fallout would come from private civil lawsuits, brought by bettors who lost money after relying on Polymarket’s misleading marketing. Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 23 June 2026 Thus, sports bettors visiting those states for World Cup matches can turn to prediction markets to wager on the outcome of the events. Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 The profile of a heavy sports bettor is a male younger than 35 who is single, employed and well-educated, according to the National Council on Problem Gambling. Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 18 June 2026 Argentina is a minus-255 favorite, according to ESPN, meaning a bettor would have to wager $255 to win $100. The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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bettor

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

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