noun

betting

BEH-tihng

noun

The activity of placing bets or wagers on an outcome.

"Betting on the match opened three days before kickoff."

"He lost a small fortune through online betting."

adj

Relating to someone who bets, or to the act of gambling.

"The betting crowd gathered around the racetrack rail."

How to Use Betting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWagering money on the result of a game, race, or other uncertain event.

Common pairings

betting odds a betting shop betting on the outcome

bettings plural

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_____ on the match opened three days before kickoff.

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