oddsmaker

noun

odds·​maker ˈädz-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce oddsmaker (audio)
Synonyms of oddsmakernext
: one who figures betting odds

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The way oddsmakers see it, the teenager has a strong chance to bring the trophy back home. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 4 June 2026 Vegas oddsmakers have thrown a few other potential Bonds in the mix. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026 Pulse Picks The Knicks are still basking in their title, but oddsmakers aren’t so sure about their chances next year. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 16 June 2026 While the Dodgers were expected to fly high, the Padres have outpaced oddsmakers’ projections. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for oddsmaker

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of oddsmaker was in 1931

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“Oddsmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oddsmaker. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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