noun
gambler
noun
1
A person who bets money on games of chance or uncertain outcomes.
"The casino was full of gamblers hoping for a lucky night."
2
Someone who habitually takes big risks, whether or not money is involved.
"As an entrepreneur, she's always been a gambler, chasing bold ideas over safe ones."
How to Use Gambler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who gambles, whether with cash at a casino or by taking risks in life.
Word Forms
gamblers plural
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Etymology
From gamble + the agent suffix -er.