bettor

noun

bet·​tor ˈbe-tər How to pronounce bettor (audio)
variants or better
Synonyms of bettornext
: 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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Sportsbook odds can also reflect risk management and bettor demand, while prediction markets can be influenced by liquidity and trader composition. Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 The wind is going to be blowing in as of right now, which actually favors the Cubs and the under, so bettor beware. David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 Australia is +150 to advance, meaning a bettor could wager $100 to profit $150. Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026 With a second left, and the Bucks up by seven points, Beasley challenged a Clippers shot and dashed past four players to grab his fourth rebound and securing a win for the bettors as the horn sounded. ABC News, 1 July 2026 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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bettor

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

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