noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who plays at a game of chance, who gambles.
2. 2
   a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events wordnet
3. 3
   One who takes significant risks.
4. 4
   someone who risks loss or injury in the hope of gain or excitement wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

adventurerbetterbetting ringbettorboneshakercardshark

Example

More examples

"After a streak of bad luck, a persistent gambler will be forced to play for high stakes."

Etymology

From gamble + -er.

Related phrases

amber gamblergambler's copgambler's fallacygambler's rotgame of chance

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