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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The indictment said Clase conferred with one bettor to throw a ball on the first pitch of an at-bat when he was brought into games in relief. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025 However, though these checks may be appealing to the average person, the the plan faces longshot odds from bettors, logistical hurdles in Congress and angst from some economists. Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 23 Dec. 2025 In at least once instance, authorities said Rozier feigned injury to exit a game early, helping bettors who wagered on him failing to make various statistical benchmarks in that contest. David K. Li, NBC news, 19 Dec. 2025 The rulings highlight judges’ willingness to protect bettors’ right to wager and win but unwillingness to find betting companies responsible for the consequences of their marketing tactics. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Dec. 2025 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 6 Jan. 2026.

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bettor

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

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