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

Examples of punter in a Sentence

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.
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An Instagram post from Ravens punter Jordan Stout that appeared to show Jackson playing a video game could have contributed to the decision to remove certain items from the locker room. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025 The portal has gifted Vandy its Heisman Trophy-caliber quarterback (Diego Pavia), leading pass catcher (Eli Stowers), top two defensive backs (CJ Heard and Randon Fontenette) and above-average punter (Nick Haberer). Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025 His arrival came after the surprise departure of fellow Australian punter James Ferguson-Reynolds, who transferred to Oregon after three seasons in blue and orange. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2025 A day later, former NFL punter and talk show host Pat McAfee hit the airwaves to share an update from NFL Films on their decision to remove the controversial video. MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for punter

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of punter was circa 1706

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“Punter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punter. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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