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 hedge fund king, who boasts a net worth of $37.6 billion (give or take), beat out six other high rollers for his prize in the live auction.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 July 2024
For many Americans, casinos may conjure up glamourous images of James Bond-style sophistication and high roller strategy playoffs, but now a new venue is due to launch—based around UNO.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Chinese officials also cracked down on junket operators, which facilitated and organized casino trips for high rollers.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune, 16 July 2025
As the numbers ramp up, the implications become more dire for high rollers.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 July 2025
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 July 2024
For many Americans, casinos may conjure up glamourous images of James Bond-style sophistication and high roller strategy playoffs, but now a new venue is due to launch—based around UNO.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Chinese officials also cracked down on junket operators, which facilitated and organized casino trips for high rollers.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune, 16 July 2025
As the numbers ramp up, the implications become more dire for high rollers.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for high roller
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“High roller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20roller. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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