bettor

noun

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

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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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Fortunately, home run bets are long-shot wagers, so bettors don’t need to get many correct to generate a profit. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The sport of kings, as it was known, also transcended class boundaries, with blue-collar bettors mixing with relatively wealthy owners and middle-class fans. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026 At least, that’s what oddsmakers and bettors appear to believe after LeBron James’ latest decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers. — Tim Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026 Accuracy is also crucial, as bettors use the information in real time to make decisions. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bettor

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First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bettor was in 1616

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bettor

noun
bet·​tor
variants or better
ˈbet-ər How to pronounce bettor (audio)
: one that bets

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