bettor

American  

[bet-er] / ˈbɛt ər /

Or better

noun

1. a person who bets or makes a wager, as on the outcome of a game, especially one who bets regularly.

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Etymology

Origin of bettor

First recorded in 1600–10; bet ¹ + -or ²

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Example Sentences

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bettor

He cites the advent of the player draft in 1936 for equalizing teams and eliciting bettor interest—but it created fan interest, too.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

The bettor made the wager on Friday morning, and became a millionaire overnight.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 27, 2026

Indeed, that is the draw—money for nothing, or nothing that benefits anyone but the bettor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026

If the merger isn’t announced, the bettor loses 17 cents.

From Barron's ● Feb. 5, 2026

The caller was a track official, who told him that a New York bettor had sent $5,000 to wager on Ligaroti, challenging Howard to put up $15,000 against it.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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