bookmaker

[ book-mey-ker ]

noun

1. a person who makes a business of accepting the bets of others on the outcome of sports contests, especially of horse races.
2. a person who makes books.

bookmaker

/ ˈbʊkˌmeɪkə /

noun

1. a person who as an occupation accepts bets, esp on horseraces, and pays out to winning betters

Derived Forms

• ˈbookˌmaking, noun

Other Words From

• bookmaking noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bookmaker¹

First recorded in 1375–1425, bookmaker is from the late Middle English word bokmakere. See book, maker

Example Sentences

But the federal criminal probe that targeted Mizuhara and Mathew Bowyer, his Orange County-based bookmaker — and cleared Ohtani of any wrongdoing — is ongoing, even as MLB has been forced to deal with more forbidden gambling.

From Los Angeles Times

MLB prohibits players and other employees from betting on any sport with an illegal bookmaker.

From Los Angeles Times

Mizuhara then told the gathering that Ohtani had paid off the bookmaker for him.

From Los Angeles Times

Like Ohtani’s outside advisers, the Dodgers apparently took Mizuhara’s word about Ohtani — the claim that he funneled millions of dollars to an illegal bookmaker.

From Los Angeles Times

“Hey Ippie, it’s 2 o’clock on Friday,” Bookmaker 1 texted in November 2023.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bettor
• bookie