noun
- a person who plays games of chance for money or bets on uncertain outcomes
- a person who takes risky actions in hopes of a desired result
Examples
- The casino was full of gamblers hoping to win big.
- He’s a compulsive gambler who has lost thousands of dollars.
- Professional gamblers study odds carefully before placing bets.
- She’s a gambler when it comes to investing in new technology.
- The gambler placed his chips on red and waited for the wheel to spin.
- As a gambler in business, he often took chances others wouldn’t.
- The reformed gambler now helps others overcome their addiction.