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单词 punter
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punter

noun

punt·​er ˈpən-tər How to pronounce punter (audio)
1
: one that punts: such as
a
chiefly British : a person who gambles
especially : one who bets against a bookmaker
b
: a person who uses a punt in boating
c
: a person who punts a ball
2
chiefly British : customer, patron

Synonyms

  • account
  • client
  • customer
  • guest
  • patron
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Example Sentences

He was one of the greatest punters in NFL history. Effective marketing means getting the punters to buy what you want them to buy. The sale attracted more than 1,000 punters.
Recent Examples on the Web In addition, Berger is the team’s punter and took over place-kicking duties last week. James Weber, The Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2022 Oregon’s new punter and kickoff specialist each debuted last week and the results were a mixed bag. James Crepea | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2022 Auburn’s 2022 contingent includes eight defensive backs, seven defensive linemen, four linebackers, three offensive linemen, three wide receivers, two quarterbacks, one kicker, one long snapper, one punter and one tight end. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 8 Sep. 2022 The exploits of the halfback and safety (and punter and kicker and sometimes quarterback) from 1916-19 essentially built Ohio Stadium, triggering a fervor that sustains to this year’s ongoing celebration of the stadium’s 100th anniversary. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 6 Sep. 2022 Shortly after the lawsuit was filed, the Buffalo Bills released Araiza, who was drafted in the sixth round and went to Buffalo as college football’s best punter last year. Elisha Fieldstadt, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2022 Three former Aztec football players, including All-America punter and NFL draft pick Matt Araiza, have been linked to the criminal invesitgation through a civil lawsuit. Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 Recently, Manning gifted the sixth year senior punter with a full scholarship to the young man's unbridled jubilance. John Thompson, Men's Health, 31 Aug. 2022 That doesn’t include Velus Jones, who at least will be on special teams if healthy, or punter Trenton Gill, both rookies. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

punter

noun

chiefly British
1
as in customer
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business an East End prostitute who claimed that many of her punters were from the upper echelons of London society

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • customer
  • client
  • patron
  • guest
  • buyer
  • user
  • consumer
  • purchaser
  • shopper
  • prospect
  • correspondent
  • account
  • vendee
  • end user
  • haggler
  • regular
  • window-shopper
  • bargainer
  • browser

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • seller
  • merchant
  • vendor
  • broker
  • vender
  • tradesman
  • shopkeeper
  • fence
  • black marketeer
  • black marketer
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2
as in gambler
one that bets (as on the outcome of a contest or sports event) the huge amount of money that punters in Britain put on football matches

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • gambler
  • bettor
  • wagerer
  • gamester
  • speculator
  • piker
  • better
  • high roller
  • handicapper
  • tipster
  • dicer
  • sharper
  • bookmaker
  • oddsmaker
  • bluffer
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