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- [boo k-mey-ker]
- /ˈbʊkˌmeɪ kər/
- /ˈbʊkˌmeɪ.kər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boo k-mey-ker]
- /ˈbʊkˌmeɪ kər/
Definitions of bookmaker word
- countable noun bookmaker A bookmaker is a person whose job is to take your money when you bet and to pay you money if you win. 3
- noun bookmaker a person who as an occupation accepts bets, esp on horseraces, and pays out to winning betters 3
- noun bookmaker a compiler, publisher, or manufacturer of books 3
- noun bookmaker a person in the business of taking bets, as on horse races 3
- noun bookmaker a person who makes a business of accepting the bets of others on the outcome of sports contests, especially of horse races. 1
- noun bookmaker a person who makes books. 1
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Origin of bookmaker
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
First recorded in 1375-1425, bookmaker is from the late Middle English word bokmakere. See book, maker
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Parts of speech for Bookmaker
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bookmaker popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
bookmaker usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bookmaker
noun bookmaker
- bettor — a person who bets
- backer — A backer is someone who helps or supports a project, organization, or person, often by giving or lending money.
- speculator — a person who is engaged in commercial or financial speculation.
- player — Gary, born 1935, South African golfer.
- bookie — A bookie is the same as a bookmaker.
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