1
as in bookseller
Related Words
Relevance
2
as in handicapper
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bookmaker
The Las Vegas bookmakers see Philadelphia as a favorite to defeat the Chiefs on Sunday, and the vast majority of NFL media members also like the Eagles’ chances to win at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
—
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
In 2023, an NCAA study found that 67% of college students living on campus had engaged in sports betting, 41% had bet on their school’s teams, and 35% had used a student bookmaker.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2025
As part of the scheme, each senior agent bookmaker kept a percentage of profits from bookmakers in the organization below them, as well as from their own book of bettors that placed bets directly with the senior agent.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The prices are determined by market movements rather than a bookmaker.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bookmaker
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
In 2023, an NCAA study found that 67% of college students living on campus had engaged in sports betting, 41% had bet on their school’s teams, and 35% had used a student bookmaker.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2025
As part of the scheme, each senior agent bookmaker kept a percentage of profits from bookmakers in the organization below them, as well as from their own book of bettors that placed bets directly with the senior agent.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The prices are determined by market movements rather than a bookmaker.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bookmaker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bookmaker
Noun
-
Each month, a different business, community organization, collective or mutual aid group chooses a book and recommends a bookseller then leads that month's discussion.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
-
While the Oscar-winning actor has a more low-key approach to the celebrity book club — her club operates sans fancy stickers, collaborations with booksellers, etc. — her mission reflects those of her peers in the A-list literati.—
Emily St. Martin,
Oc Register,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Barrett's is one of 18 seats viewed as a toss-up by nonpartisan election handicapper The Cook Political Report, .—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
-
Some longtime bullish technical market handicappers have been using 6,600 as an upside target for nearly a year (John Kolovos at Macro Risk Advisors and Craig Johnson of Piper Sandler among them).—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The data supports why oddsmakers continue to tilt the line toward the Buckeyes when playing at the Horseshoe.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
-
So would your vote go to Doherty, as the oddsmakers predict?—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Markets are now fully pricing in a 25-basis-point rate cut at the Fed’s upcoming Sept. 17 meeting, with speculators already eyeing additional cuts in October and December.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
13 Sep. 2025
-
But a minority of speculators—just under 10%—in the CME Fed Funds futures market think 0.5% might happen.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Mayor Eric Adams said a tipster initially alerted authorities to the post.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
18 Sep. 2025
-
The tipster said Xayavong had last been seen with Jorgenson.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
14 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bookmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bookmaker. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share