punter

noun

punt·​er ˈpən-tər How to pronounce punter (audio)
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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More to watch: Keep an eye on the specialists With all three of the Panthers’ specialists set to hit free agency, Carolina will probably be paying attention to the kickers and punters in Texas. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2025 Zuppke drew up several screens, including one in which the punter, while in punt formation, passes the ball to a receiver on a crossing route with offensive linemen in front of him. Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025 Gloves have become nearly automatic for NFL players outside of snappers (centers and long snappers) and players who receive snaps (quarterbacks, punters and holders). Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025 Also pulling in the punters were Chanel’s Winter Tale—Hamad Airport’s largest airport activation to date—and YSL Beauty’s Summer Mirage campaign. Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 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 13 Feb. 2025.

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