punter

noun

punt·​er ˈpən-tər How to pronounce punter (audio)
Synonyms of punternext
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

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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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Australian punter Jack Bouwmeester must beat out Corliss Waitman to have a shot at an NFL debut on home soil. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026 Araiza’s family has Mexican heritage, and the Chiefs punter initially dreamed of representing the Mexico Men’s National Team on the soccer field before switching to American football. — Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 On the heels of an excellent performance in the playoffs, the punter could be a major weapon for the Broncos in his second season. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 31 July 2026 There was one game where a New Orleans punter, Payton recalled, had reserved 42 tickets for family, and Brees came out so hot that the Saints simply never punted. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for punter

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of punter was circa 1706

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Puntarenas
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punt formation
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“Punter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punter. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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