Definition

Noun: A person who places a bet; someone who risks money on the outcome of an event, such as a race or game.

Examples

• The bettor placed $50 on the horse with the highest odds.
• Professional bettors study statistics carefully before making a wager.
• The casino tracks the activity of high-stakes bettors.

Advanced Usage

• "To be a shrewd bettor": To be a clever and astute person who places bets, often implying success.
  • He was a shrewd bettor who rarely lost money on the football games.
• "To act as a bettor": To take on the role or engage in the activity of betting.
  • When you place that wager, you are acting as a bettor.

Variants and Related Words

• Bet (verb/noun): The act of wagering or the amount risked.
  • He made a large bet on the championship game.
• Betting (noun/gerund): The activity or practice of placing bets.
  • Sports betting is a popular pastime.

Synonyms

• Gambler: A person who gambles, especially habitually.
• Punter: (Chiefly British) A person who bets, especially on horse races.
• Wagerer: A person who makes a wager.

Related Phrases

• To place a bet: The action performed by a bettor.
  • The bettor went to the window to place a bet.
• To win/lose a bet: The potential outcomes for a bettor.
  • The lucky bettor won his bet and collected his money.

Noun

1. someone who bets