Gambling
Pronunciation: /ˈɡæmbəl/
Gambling (verb)
- to risk money on a game or event hoping to win more money.
- to do something risky hoping for a good result.
Examples
- He decided to gamble on the horse race.
- They often gamble at the casino on weekends.
Common collocations: gamble on horses, gamble at the casino, gamble away savings, gamble on success, gamble with reputation
Gambling (noun)
- an action involving risk, especially when money is involved.
Examples
- Investing in the stock market is a gamble.
- Quitting his job was a big gamble.