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Definition of sportsbook

sportsbook

/ˈspɔːrtsbʊk/
sports · book
Plural:sportsbooks
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sportsbook Lexical Profile

sportsbook Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A venue, online platform, or organization where a gambler can wager on various sporting competitions, including golf, football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, horse racing, and boxing.

Example

"Before the championship game started, thousands of fans placed their wagers through the mobile sportsbook."

2

North American A person who accepts and pays off bets on sporting events; a bookmaker.

Example

"The independent sportsbook adjusted the point spread after the team's star quarterback was ruled out with an injury."

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• Nearby Words

sportiness
sporting
sportingly
sportsbook
sportscast
sportscaster
sportscasting

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