Overview of noun gambling

The noun gambling has 1 sense

• gambling, gaming, play -- (the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize); "his gambling cost him a fortune"; "there was heavy play at the blackjack table")

Overview of verb gamble

The verb gamble has 2 senses

• gamble, chance, risk, hazard, take chances, adventure, run a risk, take a chance -- (take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling")


• gamble -- (play games for money)