bettor

noun

bet·​tor ˈbe-tər How to pronounce bettor (audio)
variants or better
: one that bets

Examples of bettor in a Sentence

Thousands of bettors were at the race track last weekend. bettors on the horse race have to place their bets at least 20 minutes before the start of the race
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This performance reinforces their value not just to the Selection Committee, but to analysts, fans, and bettors seeking a competitive edge. Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Access $150 Bonus or $1K Safety Net bet365 Sportsbook is delivering two types of options for bettors this weekend. John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025 Keeping an eye on fitness updates can give bettors an edge before the odds shift. Julia Ranney, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 The path likely won’t be that easy, and a notable contingent of bettors doubts the Terps. Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bettor

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bettor was in 1616

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“Bettor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bettor. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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bettor

noun
bet·​tor
variants or better
: one that bets

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