English · Word Candidate

gamble

/ˈɡæm.bəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: gambles · gambled

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A bet or wager.

Noun

I had a gamble on the horses last weekend.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.

Verb

Mark won half a million dollars gambling on horses.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “gamble” mean?

A bet or wager.

Is “gamble” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.