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- [boo k-mey-ker]
- /ˈbʊkˌmeɪ kər/
- /ˈbʊkmeɪkɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boo k-mey-ker]
- /ˈbʊkˌmeɪ kər/
Definitions of bookmaking word
- uncountable noun bookmaking Bookmaking is the activity of taking people's money when they bet and paying them money if they win. 3
- noun bookmaking a person who makes a business of accepting the bets of others on the outcome of sports contests, especially of horse races. 1
- noun bookmaking a person who makes books. 1
- noun bookmaking The art or profession of determining odds and receiving and paying off bets, especially bets on the outcome of sporting events. 0
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Origin of bookmaking
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 Bookmaking
noun
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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bookmaking 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bookmaking
noun bookmaking
- gambling — any matter or thing involving risk or hazardous uncertainty.
Top questions with bookmaking
- how to start a bookmaking business?
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