punter
/ˈpʌntər/
noun
- A person who bets money, especially on horse races or sports.
- The punter placed a large bet on the favorite horse.
- The bookmaker kept a record of each punter's wagers.
- Many punters lost money when the underdog won the race.
- A customer or client, especially in informal contexts.
- The market stall attracted plenty of punters looking for bargains.
- The pub was full of punters enjoying the live music.
- The taxi driver picked up a punter outside the train station.
- In American football, a player who kicks the ball to the opposing team.
- The team's punter was known for his powerful leg.
- A good punter can change the field position for his team.
- The punter kicked the ball 50 yards down the field.
- A person who pushes a punt (a flat-bottomed boat) with a pole.
- The experienced punter avoided the shallow areas with ease.
- The punter guided the boat slowly along the river.
- Tourists hired a punter to take them on a canal tour.