sportsbook
sportsbook — noun
- sportsbooksingular
- sportsbooksplural
1. A special area inside a casino or a separate building where customers bet on whi
A special area inside a casino or a separate building where customers bet on which team or player will win in sporting events such as football games, boxing matches, or horse races.
Jack placed a bet on the Raptors at the casino sportsbook before dinner.
placed + a + bet + on + [team] + at + sportsbook
The sportsbook at the MGM Grand had leather seats facing a wall of giant screens.
Amani checked the odds board at the sportsbook before betting on the heavyweight fight.
Gabriel leaned against the sportsbook counter, watching the live odds shift on the monitor.
The sportsbook erupted in cheers when the underdog scored in the final seconds.
- betting shop
UK term for a high-street betting outlet; typically not inside a casino
- bookmaker's
refers to a bookmaker's premises; can also mean the business itself
- racebook
a sportsbook that focuses specifically on horse or greyhound racing
文法句型
at + the + sportsbook
a + sportsbook
the + sportsbook
用法筆記
Refers only to a physical location — you must be present in person to place a bet. Distinguish from sense 2, which covers websites and apps where bets are placed remotely.
常見錯誤
2. An online service, reached through a browser or smartphone app, that lets users
An online service, reached through a browser or smartphone app, that lets users bet on upcoming sports matches and tournaments from anywhere with an internet connection.
Noor downloaded a sportsbook app and bet on the tennis final from her living room.
downloaded + a + sportsbook + app
Arjun compared the odds on three different sportsbooks before picking one to join.
compared + odds + on + sportsbooks
Nadia tapped the sportsbook icon and saw that her winnings from the weekend had tripled.
The sportsbook website crashed as Liam tried to place a live bet during the semifinal.
Sofia opened the sportsbook app and checked the latest lines for the World Cup qualifier.
- betting site
broader term that may include casino games alongside sports betting
- wagering platform
more formal; often used in legal and regulatory contexts
- betting exchange
a different model where users bet against each other, not against the house
文法句型
a + sportsbook + app
a + sportsbook + website
online + sportsbook
on + a + sportsbook
用法筆記
Refers exclusively to online services accessed through a browser or smartphone. Distinguish from sense 1, which describes a real-world room or building inside a casino or racetrack.