gamble Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun money that is risked for possible monetary gain
  2. noun a risky act or venture
  3. verb take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
    risk; take a chance; hazard; take chances; chance; adventure; run a risk.
    • When you buy these stocks you are gambling
  4. verb play games for money

WordNet

Gam"ble intransitive verb
Etymology
Dim. of game. See 2d Game.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Gambled ; present participle & verbal noun Gambling
Definitions
  1. To play or game for money or other stake.
Gamble transitive verb
Definitions
  1. To lose or squander by gaming; -- usually with away. "Bankrupts or sots who have gambled or slept away their estates." Ames.

Webster 1913