punter

noun

punt·​er ˈpən-tər How to pronounce punter (audio)
Synonyms of punternext
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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Up 14-3 and pinned deep in their own territory after a strong punt from Commanders punter Tress Way, the Cowboys were looking to put together a long scoring drive to take the air out of the opposing Northwest Stadium. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Dec. 2025 For Stout, this marked the punter's first Pro Bowl selection. Matt Schooley, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025 Other Patriots players up for extensions include young receivers Kayshon Boutte and DeMario Douglas, and punter Bryce Baringer. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025 Winner Tate Sandell, Oklahoma Ray Guy Award The best collegiate punter in FBS is honored with the Ray Guy Award. Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 14 Dec. 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 27 Dec. 2025.

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