Definition

A person who calculates and sets the odds for betting on events like sports or elections.

Example

The oddsmaker predicted that the home team would win the game.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new oddsmaker for the upcoming game?

Yeah, I read that he has some interesting predictions.

I wonder how he calculates those odds so accurately.

It must take a lot of experience to be a good oddsmaker.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oddsmaker → It is formed from "odd" (from Old English *odd*, meaning uneven or strange) and "maker" (from Old English *macian*, meaning to make or create). An oddsmaker is someone who creates or sets odds, often in gambling contexts, reflecting the uneven or strange nature of probabilities.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'creates' ('maker') 'strange' or 'uneven' ('odd') chances in betting — that's what an oddsmaker does.

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