Gambler

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæm.blər/

Definitions of gambler

noun a person who plays games of chance for money; a person who takes risky actions in the hope of a desired result

Example Sentences

A1 The gambler bet all his money on the roulette table.

A2 The gambler frequented the casino every weekend to try his luck.

B1 The gambler had a hard time controlling his urge to gamble.

B2 The gambler was known for his risky bets and high stakes games.

C1 The professional gambler had a system for calculating odds and minimizing losses.

C2 The gambler's addiction to gambling eventually led to financial ruin and personal tragedy.

Examples of gambler in a Sentence

formal The gambler placed a large bet on the horse race.

informal The gambler is feeling lucky tonight at the casino.

slang The gambler is on a winning streak and can't be stopped.

figurative The gambler took a risk by investing all his money in the stock market.

Grammatical Forms of gambler

• past tense: gambled
• plural: gamblers
• comparative: more gambler
• superlative: most gambler
• present tense: gamble
• future tense: will gamble
• perfect tense: have gambled
• continuous tense: is gambling
• singular: gambler
• positive degree: gambler
• infinitive: to gamble
• gerund: gambling
• participle: gambled

Origin and Evolution of gambler

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'gambler' originated from the Middle English word 'gambler' which meant to play games of chance.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gambler' has come to be associated with someone who risks money or possessions on uncertain outcomes in games of chance or skill.