noun
punter
PUHN-tuh
Punter (noun) means a person who bets or gambles, especially against the house. Example: “The bookmaker took bets from punters all afternoon.”
noun
1
A person who bets or gambles, especially against the house.
"The bookmaker took bets from punters all afternoon."
"Punters lined up outside the betting shop before the big race."
2
A regular customer or client, especially of a pub, shop, or (in some slang uses) a prostitute.
"The pub was full of Friday-night punters."
"The market stall relies on tourist punters for most of its trade."
3
Someone who kicks (punts) a football, or who propels a punt boat with a pole.
"The punter sent the ball sailing fifty yards downfield."
How to use punter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who gambles, or more generally, an ordinary customer — mostly British slang.
When to use it
Informal British English; in the US "punter" mainly means a football player who kicks the ball.
Common pairings
ordinary punters
a punter's bet
ferry punters across
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Word forms
- Plural
- punters
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Etymology
From punt (to bet against the bank, or to kick a ball) plus the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for punter
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What does “punter” mean?
The word “punter” means a person who bets or gambles, especially against the house. In plain terms, someone who gambles, or more generally, an ordinary customer — mostly British slang.
How do you pronounce “punter”?
“Punter” is pronounced PUHN-tuh (/ˈpʌn.tə/ in IPA).
How do you use “punter” in a sentence?
Here is “punter” used in a sentence: “The bookmaker took bets from punters all afternoon.”
What part of speech is “punter”?
“Punter” is a noun.
How many meanings does “punter” have?
“Punter” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who bets or gambles, especially against the house.
