Pronunciation: /ˈweɪdʒər/
noun a sum of money or something else of value that is staked on the outcome of a contest or event
A1 I made a small wager with my friend on who would win the game.
A2 She placed a wager on the horse with the best odds to win.
B1 The two friends made a wager to see who could go the longest without using their phones.
B2 The high stakes poker game involved a large wager that made everyone nervous.
C1 The businessman placed a risky wager on the stock market that paid off in the end.
C2 The professional gambler was known for placing huge wagers on sporting events.
verb to risk something on the outcome of a contest or event
A1 I wagered five dollars on the outcome of the game.
A2 She wagered her favorite book in a bet with her friend.
B1 They often wager small amounts of money on card games.
B2 He decided to wager his car on the final round of the competition.
C1 The two gamblers wagered a large sum of money on the horse race.
C2 The businessman was known to wager huge amounts on risky investments.
formal He placed a sizable wager on the outcome of the horse race.
informal I bet you $20 that I can finish this puzzle before you.
slang I'm gonna put some money down on the game tonight, wanna join?
figurative She decided to wager her reputation on the success of the project.
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