GAMBLE definition: to play at any game of chance for money or other stakes. See examples of gamble used in a sentence.

The meaning of GAMBLE is to play a game for money or property. How to use gamble in a sentence.

Definition of gamble noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

To gamble is also to do something that you think is worth doing although it might not succeed or you might lose money:

A gamble is a risky action or decision that you take in the hope of gaining money, success, or an advantage over other people. Yesterday, he named his cabinet and took a big gamble in the …

Oct 31, 2025 · gamble (third-person singular simple present gambles, present participle gambling, simple past and past participle gambled) To take a risk, with the potential of a positive …

Define gamble. gamble synonyms, gamble pronunciation, gamble translation, English dictionary definition of gamble. to bet; to take a chance on; venture; hazard; speculation; flyer: I’ll take a …

to wager or risk (money or something else of value): to gamble one's freedom. to take a chance on; venture; risk: I'm gambling that our new store will be a success. n. any matter or thing …

GAMBLE definition: 1. to risk money on the result of a game, race, or competition: 2. a risk that you take that…. Learn more.

If you gamble on something, you take a risk because you hope that something good will happen.