bettor

noun

bet·​tor ˈbe-tər 

variants or better

: one that bets

Synonyms of bettor

• gambler

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Holloway closed a -300 favorite at Bet MGM Sportsbook, which means a bettor would have to lay $300 to win $100. — W.g. Ramirez, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

Facts + Comments Online sports bettors generally spend more and are more likely to fall behind on their bills than those who bet in-person, according to new Urban Institute research. — Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Portugal is +186, meaning a bettor could wager $100 to profit $186. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026

The wind is going to be blowing in as of right now, which actually favors the Cubs and the under, so bettor beware. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bettor

• better
• debtor
• fetter
• getter
• letter
• netter
• petter
• rhetor
• setter
• sweater
• tetter
• vetter

Kids Definition

bettor

noun

bet·​tor

variants or better

ˈbet-ər 

: one that bets