Definition

The practice of setting odds and managing bets, particularly in sports events.

Example

He made a living through bookmaking, taking bets on various sports games.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the skill involved in bookmaking?

Not really, but it sounds interesting!

Yeah, it’s fascinating how they calculate the odds for different outcomes.

I can imagine — it must take a lot of knowledge about the sports involved.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bookmaking is formed from "book" (from Old English *bōc*, meaning a written work or text) and "making" (from the verb "make", meaning to create or form). The term refers to the process of creating or producing books.

Memory Tip

Think of 'book' as a written work and 'making' as the act of creating — together, they describe the process of creating written works.

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