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Definition of bettor

bettor

/ˈbɛt.ər/
(UK: better)
bet · tor
Plural:bettors
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bettor Lexical Profile

bettor Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who places bets or wagers money on the outcome of a race, game, or other unpredictable event.

Example

"The seasoned bettor carefully analyzed the statistics of both teams before placing a wager on the championship game."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse "bettor" (a person who places bets, sometimes also spelled "better") with the far more common adjective and adverb "better" (comparative of "good" or "well"). The spelling "bettor" is widely preferred in sports and financial journalism to avoid ambiguity.

• Rhymes for bettor

• Nearby Words

better
betterment
bettong
bettor
betty
betwa
between

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 17th century, formed in English from the verb "bet" plus the agentive suffix "-or" (modeled on legal and financial terms such as "creditor" and "debtor") to distinguish the noun visually from the comparative adjective "better."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bettor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bettor
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