ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Bookmaker

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈbʊkmeɪkə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Bookmaker is a noun meaning A person who prints or binds books.

Meaning

A person who prints or binds books.

More Meanings

  1. A person who compiles books from the writings of others.
  2. (gambling) A person (or a business) who calculates odds and accepts bets, especially on horse racing; a bookie.

Word Forms

Synonyms for bookmaker

Depending on context, synonyms include bookie.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bookie, bookbinder, binder, book, penciler, bookseller.

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