oddsmaker

noun

odds·​maker ˈädz-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce oddsmaker (audio)
Synonyms of oddsmakernext
: one who figures betting odds

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In the past 24 hours, his name has skyrocketed with oddsmakers as a name to look out for in North Carolina's search for a new head coach after letting go of Hubert Davis. Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026 Chief Wallabee is listed as the slight 2-1 program favorite to win the $1 million stakes, receiving the track oddsmaker’s nod over 5-2 second choice Commandment. Clark Spencer, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026 The experts say Most experts point to the fact the the Dodgers are favorites to win it all among oddsmakers. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026 And oddsmakers are right to feel that way about the Patriots, thanks to their unusually soft schedule and incredible injury luck last season. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oddsmaker

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oddsmaker was in 1931

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“Oddsmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oddsmaker. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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