high roller

noun

1

: a person who spends freely in luxurious living

2

: a person who gambles recklessly or for high stakes

high-rolling

ˈhī-ˈrō-liŋ 

adjective

Synonyms of high roller

• spendthrift
• fritterer
• dissipate
• prodigal
• wastrel
• waster
• spender

Examples of high roller in a Sentence

a high roller known for his lavish parties

The casino offers special deals to attract high rollers.

Recent Examples on the Web

At a recent economic forum, Hill said high rollers are continuing to visit the city but lower-income visitors are not. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

Much as Las Vegas casinos plied high rollers with gourmet meals and lavish entertainment, sports gaming apps are now rewarding VIP bettors with luxury suite access, autographed jerseys and unique fan experiences. — Jake Rosenwasser, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

The best buyers were Russian noblemen, high rollers who used the glossy fur to line the collars of their winter overcoats. — Literary Hub, 29 July 2026

That high roller has been banned from the property, where rooms can start at 1,500 CHF (about $1,800 USD) a night in the summer. — Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for high roller

• bipolar
• comptroller
• controller
• dipolar
• gaoler
• nonpolar
• premolar
• ambipolar
• areolar
• bronchiolar
• circumpolar
• equimolar