bookmaker Definition
a person or company whose business is taking bets, especially on horse races.
Using bookmaker: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bookmaker" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He works as a bookmaker at the racetrack.
Example
I placed a bet with the bookmaker on the outcome of the game.
Example
The bookmaker sets the odds for each horse in the race.
bookmaker Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for bookmaker
- bookie
- betting shop
- bookmaking firm
Phrases with bookmaker
a person who takes bets without a license or outside of legal gambling establishments
Example
He was arrested for working as an illegal bookmaker.
Example
I placed my bet with an online bookmaker.
bookmaker's clerk
a person who assists the bookmaker in taking bets and managing the book
Example
He started out as a bookmaker's clerk before becoming a bookmaker himself.
Summary: bookmaker in Brief
A 'bookmaker' [ˈbʊk.meɪ.kər] is a person or company that takes bets, especially on horse races. They set the odds for each horse in the race and manage the book. 'Bookmaker' can refer to both legal and illegal operations, such as an 'online bookmaker' or 'illegal bookmaker.' A 'bookmaker's clerk' assists the bookmaker in taking bets.
