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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Sophomore punter Orion Phillips, who transferred in from Murray State last year, transferred out to Utah. Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2025 That leaves linebacker Eric Kendricks, punter Bryan Anger, quarterback Cooper Rush, cornerback Israel Mukuamu, cornerback Amani Oruwariye and defensive end Carl Lawson as available in-house bodies that could provide even more depth and competition to thin position groups. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2025 He’s presented in front of Pro Bowl specialists with decades of playing experience — including his former Rams teammate, punter Johnny Hekker — as an assistant coach. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025 Kicker Chase Gabriel and punter Daton Montiel – both multi-year starters on special teams – must also be replaced. Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 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 23 Mar. 2025.

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