wager — a bet or gamble on the outcome of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a bet or gamble on the outcome of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈweɪdʒər/
Example Sentences
- My dad made a wager with my mom that he could quit coffee for a week - he lost on day two.
- I'll wager that pizza delivery will arrive before the movie starts.
- The students made a wager about who could stay awake longest during the boring lecture.
wager
NOUN[/ˈweɪdʒər/]
a bet or gamble on the outcome of something
They made a friendly wager on which horse would win the race.
"We agree. Deal!" they said as they shook hands before making a friendly wager. (wager → "We agree. Deal!" → agree + handshake = wager)
A small wager made the major championship victory even sweeter.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French in the 14th century, originally meaning 'pledge' or 'security deposit'. It evolved from the legal practice of wagering money on court trial outcomes, developing its modern sense of 'a bet or stake'.
Breakdown
Old French wageure (pledge, security) > wager. The root relates to Proto-Germanic *wadi- (pledge), connected to the concept of offering something as security or collateral.
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📝Examples
“My dad made a wager with my mom that he could quit coffee for a week - he lost on day two.”
“I'll wager that pizza delivery will arrive before the movie starts.”
“The students made a wager about who could stay awake longest during the boring lecture.”
“She wagered her lunch money that it would rain today.”
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