Definition of "gamble"

gamble

/ˈɡæm.bəl/

noun
plural gambles
1. A bet or wager.
2. A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
3. A risky venture.
verb
third-person singular simple present gambles, present participle gambling, simple past and past participle gambled
1. To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
2. To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
3. (transitive) To risk (something) for potential gain.
4. To interact with equipment at a casino