punter

noun

punt·​er ˈpən-tər How to pronounce punter (audio)
Synonyms of punternext
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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Thorson was one of the best punters in the 2026 class. Alec Lewis, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 Linebacker Donovan Branch, punter Connor Stutz, and tight end Louis Hansen will all get opportunities with the Kansas City Chiefs, kicker Chris Freeman will be at the Texans camp, defensive back Devin Pringle with the Bears. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026 Day 3 positions to watch Running back, tight end, offensive line, defensive tackle, linebacker and … punter. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026 Michigan State’s Ryan Eckley was the only punter selected ahead of Doman. Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026 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.grautoblog.com/dictionary/punter. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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