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

Example Sentences

Hard Rock said the winner has preferred to remain anonymous, but acknowledged the bettor is a Florida resident and “fits the profile of a casual sports bettor.”

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

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

Related Words

• gambler