gambling

noun
UK: /ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/
US: /ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/

  1. The activity of risking money or possessions on the outcome of a game, contest, or other event.

    1. He lost all his money gambling. [ ] [ ]
    2. The risks associated with gambling are often underestimated by young adults. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of taking a significant risk in the hope of a favorable outcome, often in business or other important decisions.

    1. Starting a new business is a form of gambling. [ ] [ ]
    2. Investing in the stock market involves a certain amount of gambling, but the potential rewards can be great. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

risk gaming chance hazard speculation
gambling verb

  1. To risk money or possessions on an event with an uncertain outcome.

    1. I like to gamble on football games. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people gamble, but only a few are successful at making a consistent profit. [ ] [ ]

  2. To take a chance on something in the hope of a good result.

    1. We are gambling that the new product will be a success. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is gambling its future on this innovative, yet unproven, technology. [ ] [ ]
gambling adjective

  1. Involving risk; speculative.

    1. His plan was a gambling venture. [ ] [ ]
    2. The gambling industry is heavily regulated to protect vulnerable individuals. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gambling" in English means: The activity of risking money or possessions on the outcome of a game, contest, or other event., The act of taking a significant risk in the hope of a favorable outcome, often in business or other important decisions..

The phonetic transcription of "gambling" is /ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gambling": risk, gaming, chance, hazard, speculation.

Example usage of "gambling": "He lost all his money gambling.". More examples on the page.