Betting Shop (Noun)
Meaning
A licensed bookmaker's shop that is not at the race track.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The betting shop on the corner of the street was always crowded on Saturdays during football season.
- He walked into the betting shop and placed a wager on the upcoming boxing match.
- The government regulates betting shops to ensure they operate fairly and pay out winnings promptly.
- After work, he stopped by the betting shop to place a few bets on the evening's horse races.
- The betting shop owner was fined for allowing underage patrons to place bets in his establishment.