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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In contrast, even at up to $20,000 per one-way ticket, Air France’s new La Première might seem like a bargain for these high rollers, the allure of which is heightened by the current economic uncertainty.
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Barbara Peterson, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025
Bad news for high rollers in Asia is bad news for Adelson’s business, which dropped 7% Thursday.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
With the landscape so distorted by the high rollers and opportunists, many displaced by the Palisades fire don’t even stand a chance on the West Side.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 15 Jan. 2025
The first vast eight rows of tables closest to the stage are reserved for longtime supporters and high rollers, and Palm Springs has plenty of them.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 Jan. 2025
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Barbara Peterson, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025
Bad news for high rollers in Asia is bad news for Adelson’s business, which dropped 7% Thursday.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
With the landscape so distorted by the high rollers and opportunists, many displaced by the Palisades fire don’t even stand a chance on the West Side.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 15 Jan. 2025
The first vast eight rows of tables closest to the stage are reserved for longtime supporters and high rollers, and Palm Springs has plenty of them.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 Jan. 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 28 Apr. 2025.
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