noun
gambling
GAM-bl-ihng
noun
1
The activity of betting money on games, sports, or other uncertain events, mixing skill and luck.
"Online gambling has grown massively over the past decade."
"He struggled with a gambling addiction for years."
How to Use Gambling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBetting money on an uncertain outcome for a chance at winning more.
Common pairings
gambling addiction
online gambling
gambling debt
Word Forms
gamblings plural
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Etymology
Formed from gamble + -ing.