Gambler: meaning, definitions and examples

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gambler

 

[ หˆษกรฆmblษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

professional gambling

A person who takes risks in the hope of gaining an advantage or success, typically in the context of gambling or betting. Gamblers often rely on luck and probability to make decisions, and may experience both wins and losses in their pursuit of financial gain.

Synonyms

bettor, player, punter

Examples of usage

  • The gambler placed a large bet on the poker game.
  • She was known as a skilled gambler in the casino.
  • Many gamblers enjoy the thrill of high-stakes gambling.
  • Despite the risks, the gambler continued to wager money on sports events.
  • The gambler's luck finally ran out after a winning streak.

Translations

Translations of the word "gambler" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apostador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅเค†เคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Glรผcksspieler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjudi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐะฒะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hazardzista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฎใƒฃใƒณใƒ–ใƒฉใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท parieur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jugador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kumarbaz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๋ฐ•๊พผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู…ุงุฑู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrรกฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrรกฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ตŒๅพ’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ igralec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spilari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑะทะฐา›ัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ–แƒแƒ แƒขแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜ แƒ›แƒแƒ—แƒแƒ›แƒแƒจแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qumarbaz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jugador

Etymology

The word 'gambler' originated from the Middle English word 'gamelen', which meant 'to play' or 'to jest'. In the 18th century, it evolved to refer specifically to someone who participates in games of chance for money. Gambling has a long history dating back to ancient civilizations, with evidence of dice games found in archaeological excavations. The concept of gambling has been both praised and condemned throughout history, with regulations and attitudes towards gambling varying widely across different cultures and time periods.

See also: gambling.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,941, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.