risktaker

[ risk-tey-ker ]

noun

1. a person or corporation inclined to take risks:

   The management trainees were exhorted to become risktakers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of risktaker¹

1940–45; risk + taker ( def ) + -er ¹( def )

Example Sentences

And that prompted a prickly question: After a sweeping search for the wealthy risktaker ended, who should foot the bill?

From Washington Times

And that prompted a prickly question: After a sweeping search for the wealthy risktaker ended, who should foot the bill?

From Seattle Times

“Laverne Cox is a risktaker, groundbreaking pioneer and a fashion tour de force,” said Jen Neal, executive vice president of entertainment live events, specials and E!

From Los Angeles Times

Smith owes his success to being every bit as much a calculated scientist as a devil-may-care risktaker.

From Washington Times

Smith owes his success to being every bit as much a calculated scientist as a devil-may-care risktaker.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• bettor
• bookie
• bookmaker