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

The first Falcons off the bus before Sunday’s game against the Bengals at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid very well could be kicker Nick Folk and punter Jake Bailey. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Democrat Chris Kluwe, a Minnesota Vikings punter from 2005-2012, lost a close race to Republican Gracey Van Der Mark to represent California Assembly District 72, which mainly consists of Orange County beach communities. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Quarterbacks, kickers and punters are the only position groups not required to wear the caps during practices that involve contact. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026

As was four-time Pro Bowl/All-Pro-selection punter Reggie Roby. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for punter

• bunter