bettor
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bettor
Example Sentences
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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
A bet on Joshua, a -1600 favorite, would have netted a bettor just $6.25 in profit.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 22, 2025
After the game against the Royals in April, Clase asked the bettor to send the money they won to the Dominican Republic, telling the bettor it was “for repairs to the country house.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2025
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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