high roller
noun
1
: a person who spends freely in luxurious living
2
: a person who gambles recklessly or for high stakes
Examples of high roller in a Sentence
a high roller known for his lavish parties
The casino offers special deals to attract high rollers.
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The high rollers in Hollywood wanted one last whiskey before the bar closed.
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Big flat-screen TVs flicker from every other yacht – the high rollers are back on their boats.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Analysts have warned that a stock market slump could force high rollers to tighten their belts too, but some economists say there is reason to believe lavish spending will persevere.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
The suspects allegedly used NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and former NBA player Damon Jones, 49, to attract high rollers.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Big flat-screen TVs flicker from every other yacht – the high rollers are back on their boats.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Analysts have warned that a stock market slump could force high rollers to tighten their belts too, but some economists say there is reason to believe lavish spending will persevere.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
The suspects allegedly used NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and former NBA player Damon Jones, 49, to attract high rollers.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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“High roller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20roller. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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