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

The sport of kings, as it was known, also transcended class boundaries, with blue-collar bettors mixing with relatively wealthy owners and middle-class fans. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

Still, as the season’s profits illustrate, carefully picking home run props can leave bettors in the black. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026

Accuracy is also crucial, as bettors use the information in real time to make decisions. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026

This was, in part, because horse racing was the only legal game in town for bettors. — Rebecca Egan McCarthy, New Yorker, 21 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