Bookmaker: meaning, definitions and examples

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bookmaker

[ ˈbʊkˌmeɪkər ]

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gambling

A bookmaker is a person or company who takes bets on sports events and other competitions, setting odds and accepting wagers from customers. Bookmakers make a profit by ensuring that the odds are in their favor.

Synonyms

betting agent, bookie, oddsmaker

Examples of usage

He worked as a bookmaker before starting his own online betting company.
The bookmaker offered odds of 3/1 on the horse winning the race.

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publishing

In the publishing industry, a bookmaker is a person or company that arranges and binds books, creating the final product ready for distribution. Bookmakers ensure that the pages are in the correct order and that the cover is attached properly.

Synonyms

binder, finisher, publisher

Examples of usage

The bookmaker did a great job on the latest novel, the layout looks fantastic.
She hired a professional bookmaker to produce a limited edition of her poetry collection.

Translations

Translations of the word "bookmaker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 corretor de apostas

🇮🇳 सट्टेबाज

🇩🇪 Buchmacher

🇮🇩 bandar taruhan

🇺🇦 букмекер

🇵🇱 bukmacher

🇯🇵 ブックメーカー

🇫🇷 bookmaker

🇪🇸 corredor de apuestas

🇹🇷 bahisçi

🇰🇷 북메이커

🇸🇦 مُرَاهِن

🇨🇿 sázková kancelář

🇸🇰 stávková kancelária

🇨🇳 博彩公司

🇸🇮 stavničar

🇮🇸 veðmálasali

🇰🇿 букмекер

🇬🇪 ბუკმეკერი

🇦🇿 bukmeker

🇲🇽 corredor de apuestas

Word origin

The term 'bookmaker' originated in the late 18th century in Britain, where individuals would literally make a book, or record, of bets placed. Over time, the term evolved to refer to those who set odds and take bets. In the publishing context, the term likely comes from the idea of 'making' a book, referring to the process of putting together the physical book.