gamer

noun

gam·​er ˈgā-mər 

1

: a player who is game

especially : an athlete who relishes competition

2

: a person who plays games

especially : a person who regularly plays computer or video games

Examples of gamer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The payout is among the first round of others following a 2022 settlement in which Epic Games agreed to pay $245 million to gamers. —John Tufts Eric Lagatta indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024

The Razer Basilisk Ultimate is an exceptional wireless gaming mouse designed for serious gamers seeking comfort, customization, and seamless performance. —Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024

The nearly 22-minute video, called Game Changers, effectively is a miniature documentary chronicling the experiences of disabled gamers and accessibility advocates Jared Grier and Alejandro Courtney. —Steven Aquino, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

Luigi Mangione, who was arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, once belonged to a group of Ivy League gamers who played assassins, a member of the group told NBC News. —Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

in sense 1, from game entry 2 + -er entry 2; in sense 2 going back to Middle English, from game, gamen game entry 1 + -er -er entry 2

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

gamer

noun

gam·​er ˈgā-mər 

1

: a person who plays games and especially video games

2

: a person who is game

especially : an athlete who enjoys competition