punter

noun

punt·​er ˈpən-tər How to pronounce punter (audio)
1
: one that punts: such as
a
chiefly British : a person who gambles
especially : one who bets against a bookmaker
b
: a person who uses a punt in boating
c
: a person who punts a ball
2
chiefly British : customer, patron

Examples of punter in a Sentence

He was one of the greatest punters in NFL history. Effective marketing means getting the punters to buy what you want them to buy. The sale attracted more than 1,000 punters.
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The 43-year-old former punter spent eight seasons in the NFL. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025 He was then carried out by three police officers, two of whom holding one arm each and the other carrying the former punter’s legs. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 19 Feb. 2025 The only positions that running backs earned more money than were long snappers, punters and fullbacks. Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 The Premier League returns this weekend and with it, the promise of entertainment, controversy, and a whole host of fascinating betting permutations for casual punters and veteran wagerers alike. Sam Tighe, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for punter

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of punter was circa 1706

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“Punter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punter. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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