Synonyms & related words for parlay

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of parlay — including wager, bet, gamble, ante. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to parlay

Explore words related to parlay — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include bettor, winnings, odds, parimutuel, bankroll, poker, trifecta, horseplayer. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for parlay

Common synonyms for parlay include wager, bet, gamble, ante — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does parlay come from?

The word parlay breaks down into one root of Italian origin: the root parlay, from Italian paroli (“a stake doubled or multiplied”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.