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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The team probably doesn’t want to spend a draft pick on a punter, so the options are signing a veteran or waiting until after the selection process in April. Mike Kaye updated March 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026 The Dolphins needed to find a new punter after Jake Bailey, who handled the role the past three seasons, joined the Atlanta Falcons. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026 That was 12th-best in the league and about 2½ yards more than outgoing Falcons punter Bradley Pinion. Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026 The most notable specialist is punter Matt Araiza, a sixth-round pick by Buffalo in 2022 who has played the past two years with Kansas City. Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026 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 17 Mar. 2026.

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