punter

noun

punt·​er ˈpən-tər How to pronounce punter (audio)
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

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.
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Also featured in the video was Melanie Guevara, the wife of tight end Isaiah Likely; Reese Damm, girlfriend of safety Kyle Hamilton; Julia Falcioni, who is dating punter Jordan Stout; and Ari Novak, who is dating wide receiver Anthony Miller. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025 But punter Tom Weston kicked only two of his seven punts out of bounds, and Wetjen was allowed four returns for 80 total yards, including a 50-yard return for a touchdown. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025 Heck, head Down Under for Australian Rules Football — something Bronco punter Oscar Doyle knows plenty about — and the road team wins only about 41% of the time. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2025 On San Clemente’s first possession of the game, a long snap sailed over its punter’s head and went through the back of the endzone for a safety to give Los Alamitos a 2-0 lead. Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for punter

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of punter was circa 1706

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“Punter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punter. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.

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