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

On the heels of an excellent performance in the playoffs, the punter could be a major weapon for the Broncos in his second season. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 31 July 2026

There was one game where a New Orleans punter, Payton recalled, had reserved 42 tickets for family, and Brees came out so hot that the Saints simply never punted. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 July 2026

That would have been even a few more million bucks on top of what already looks more like a philanthropic civic act more than a savvy investment on Tullman’s impassioned part, but an enthusiastic punter can dream. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

As such the move to laser projection at Kinopolis is great news for local punters. — Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for punter

• bunter