Parlay (Noun)
Meaning
A series of wagers in which the winnings from one wager are used as a stake for the subsequent wagers.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The gambler's parlay began with a $100 bet on the first game and grew exponentially as he won each subsequent game.
- His bold parlay on the sports games almost paid off, but a single loss at the end cost him everything.
- She turned her initial $50 into a small fortune through a series of well-placed bets in her parlay.
- After winning the first two bets in his parlay, he felt confident about his chances of winning the rest.
- The man's $1,000 parlay was down to its final game, and he anxiously watched the scoreboard.