high roller
noun
1
: a person who spends freely in luxurious living
2
: a person who gambles recklessly or for high stakes
Examples of high roller in a Sentence
a high roller known for his lavish parties
The casino offers special deals to attract high rollers.
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But half a million bucks isn’t the highest in the club’s 11-year history, what with high rollers jetting in for such mega events as Super Bowl LIV, Miami Race Week, the Bitcoin conference, Art Basel and more.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 July 2025
Yes, even within the flush context of football in Saudi Arabia, Al Hilal are high rollers, responsible for four of the seven highest transfer fees ever paid by clubs from their country.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 June 2025
Atlantic City has been on a steady upswing since the pandemic, and this news will give all kinds of travelers, from gourmands to high rollers, another reason to visit.
—Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
There is no ceiling — but there are special windows for the high rollers.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 2 May 2025
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 July 2025
Yes, even within the flush context of football in Saudi Arabia, Al Hilal are high rollers, responsible for four of the seven highest transfer fees ever paid by clubs from their country.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 June 2025
Atlantic City has been on a steady upswing since the pandemic, and this news will give all kinds of travelers, from gourmands to high rollers, another reason to visit.
—Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
There is no ceiling — but there are special windows for the high rollers.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for high roller
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“High roller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20roller. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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