parlay

[US]/ˈpɑːleɪ/
[UK]/ˈpɑːrleɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a bet that combines multiple wagers; a type of gambling involving multiple bets
v.to bet in a way that increases the stake; to gamble in a way that increases the stake

Phrases & Collocations

parlay bet

parlay card

parlay odds

parlay wager

parlay strategy

parlay payout

parlay insurance

parlay play

parlay rules

parlay options

Example Sentences

he decided to parlay his winnings into a bigger bet.

she managed to parlay her skills into a successful career.

they hope to parlay this opportunity into future investments.

he used his connections to parlay a small project into a major contract.

she plans to parlay her experience into a leadership role.

investors often try to parlay their initial capital into larger returns.

he hopes to parlay his education into a successful business.

by networking, she was able to parlay her contacts into new opportunities.

they are looking to parlay their unique ideas into a profitable venture.

he successfully parlayed his talent into a recording contract.

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