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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He’s said a punter can impact the game more than a quarterback. Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 His counterpart, Rams punter Ethan Evans, pinned the Patriots three times and rendered stud returner Marcus Jones a non-factor. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 19 Nov. 2024 The punter acted as if the snap went over his head to add a diversion. Ryan Morik, Fox News, 9 Nov. 2024 Meanwhile, the Gators signed Michigan transfer punter Tommy Doman Jr. to replace veteran Jeremy Crawshaw, a four-year starter among the nation’s best. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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