wager Definition
an agreement between two people or groups in which each person or group agrees to do something if they lose a bet.
Using wager: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wager" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I made a wager with my friend that I could finish the race in under 10 minutes.
Example
He lost a lot of money on a bad wager.
Example
The two teams made a wager on the outcome of the game.
wager Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with wager
a bet made between friends, usually for a small amount of money or a non-monetary prize
Example
We made a friendly wager on who could finish their food first.
a bet in which the winner of the original bet offers the loser the chance to either double their winnings or lose everything
Example
After losing the first bet, he offered a double or nothing wager to try and win back his money.
Example
He placed a long shot wager on the underdog team to win the championship.
Origins of wager
from Middle English 'wagour', from Anglo-French 'wageure', from 'wager' (to pledge), of Germanic origin
Summary: wager in Brief
A 'wager' [ˈweɪdʒər] is an agreement between two parties in which each agrees to do something if they lose a bet. It can involve money or other prizes, and can be made between friends or groups. Examples include 'I made a wager with my friend that I could finish the race in under 10 minutes.' and 'The two teams made a wager on the outcome of the game.' Phrases like 'friendly wager' and 'long shot wager' denote specific types of bets.
