high roller

/ˌhaɪ ˈroʊlər/
IPA guide

Other forms: high rollers

Definitions of high roller
  1. noun
    a gambler who wagers large sums
    see moresee less
    type of:
    gambler
    a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
  2. noun
    one who spends lavishly and ostentatiously on entertainment
    synonyms: big spender
    see moresee less
    type of:
    scattergood, spend-all, spender, spendthrift
    someone who spends money prodigally
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘high roller'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family