gamesman
- noun
- /ˈɡeɪmzˌmæn/
- Archaic
- As a professional gamesman, he traveled to casinos around the world.
Examples
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The skilled gamesman always seemed to know when to place his bets.
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Many gamesmen frequent the casino on weekends.
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Many admired the gamesman for his calm strategy and quick thinking at the table.
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The gamesman placed his bets carefully before the match.
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The skilled gamesman always seemed to know when to place his bets.
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As a professional gamesman, he traveled to casinos around the world.
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Many admired the gamesman for his calm strategy and quick thinking at the table.
Synonyms
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3.4
A person who risks money on games or races hoping to win more
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5.6
A person who gambles or spends very large amounts of money, often in casinos
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5.9
A person who puts money on the result of a game or race
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7.3
A person who plays games for fun, sport, or money
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9.1
A person who risks large amounts of money hoping to win big
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6.8
A person who bets money on the result of an event
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6.8
A person who places a bet on a game or race
How Serious
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Gamesman comes from game 'play' and man 'person', and because many games were played for money a gamesman came to mean someone who plays for bets or is a gambler.