punter
noun
\
Definition of punter
Keep scrolling for more
Examples of punter in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Undrafted out of Hawaii, Sanchez was brought in as competition for veteran Jeff Locke, the punter the Colts signed in the aftermath of Pat McAfee’s unexpected decision to retire. — Joel A. Erickson, Indianapolis Star, "Colts observations: Spencer Ware's best traits will show up in training camp," 13 June 2019 With his tattooed arms and neck and his 6-foot-4, 215-pound frame, Hedley doesn’t look like the prototypical punter. — Christy Cabrera Chirinos, sun-sentinel.com, "UM coach Manny Diaz pleased with Hurricanes’ offseason program: ‘It maybe exposed some guys ...'," 11 June 2019 There is expected to be at least one other punter on hand. — Chris Tomasson, Twin Cities, "Vikings to bring in punters Justin Vogel, Shane Tripucka for a workout," 10 June 2019 The atmosphere trackside reached fever pitch as the horses broke from the gate, with almost every punter having put their faith in Dettori and his ride Turgenev. — Ben Church, CNN, "Frankie Dettori and Stradivarius win Gold Cup at Royal Ascot," 20 June 2019 Bonamego traveled the country working out punters before the 2013 draft and fell in love with Martin’s leg and demeanor. — Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Lions' Sam Martin out to be 'the best Sam I can be' after 2 down seasons," 6 June 2019 English and Irish punters will pound him at the betting windows. — New York Times, "Kentucky Derby 2018: Odds and Our Experts’ Predictions," 4 May 2018 Drew Kaser, who played for the Chargers from 2016-18, will be a third punter working out for the Vikings on Wednesday. — Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, "Vikings WR Stefon Diggs back at practice, adjusting to yet another offense," 11 June 2019 The Packers took Alabama's punter with the 174th pick in the fifth round Saturday. — Michael Casagrande, AL.com, "Alabama's JK Scott drafted by Packers," 28 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'punter.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for punter
punter
noun
English Language Learners Definition of punter
See the full definition for punter in the English Language Learners Dictionary
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on punter
What made you want to look up punter? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Farm Idioms Quiz
-
- What does 'poke' refer to in the expression 'pig in a poke'?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
-
Farm Idioms Quiz
Not your children's farm quiz.
Take the quiz -
Up in the Sky: A Quiz
It's a bird? It's a plane? No, I'm really asking. What is it?
Take the quiz -
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
Take the quiz -
SCRABBLE® Sprint
SCRABBLE® fans, sharpen your skills!
Play the game
Share punter
Resources for punter