game changer

noun

variants or game-changer
: a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way
game-changing adjective
a game-changing discovery

Examples of game changer in a Sentence

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Nonstick cookware is a culinary game changer—they're easy to cook with and easy to clean, and available in a multitude of styles, including eco-friendly options made with ceramic or alternative coatings. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025 Finding a reliable hands-free bag is a game changer for trips, and there are several crossbody styles to choose from that are great for carrying essentials through the airport and beyond. Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025 Lester and Wall said the pilot program is a game changer for the company. Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025 Here’s a game changer for commutes. Fortune Editors, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for game changer

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of game changer was in 1993

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“Game changer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20changer. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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game changer

noun
: a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way
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