punter

noun

punt·​er ˈpən-tər 

1

: one that punts: such as

a

chiefly British : a person who gambles

especially : one who bets against a bookmaker

b

: a person who uses a punt in boating

c

: a person who punts a ball

2

chiefly British : customer, patron

Synonyms of punter

• customer
• client
• patron
• guest

Examples of punter in a Sentence

He was one of the greatest punters in NFL history.

Effective marketing means getting the punters to buy what you want them to buy.

The sale attracted more than 1,000 punters.

Recent Examples on the Web

Senior wide receiver/defensive back Beau Ison, senior defensive back/wide receiver Gage Wimberly, senior kicker/punter Dylan Bisacchi, and senior offensive linemen Gavin Sodo and Julian Cuadra all return. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Mestemaker was an all-district performer in high school — but at safety and punter. — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Senior punter Oscar Doyle has given fans — and local children — a reason to smile. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2026

Robert Czeremcha returns as the starting kicker after only missing one kick in 2025, while punter Trey Wilhoit serves as a weapon that can flip field position. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for punter

• bunter