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

It's especially tailored towards creative users, such as content creators and other gamers. —George Yang, PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2026

The former follows a gamer named Casey at her high school’s first esports tournament. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026

The story centers on a middle-aged British woman secretly living as a top-tier online gamer, whose digital identity becomes essential after a tragedy in Taiwan. —Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026

Several people who testified described themselves as longtime gamers who love online games but support stricter protections for children. —Melanie Asmar, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026

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

Rhymes for gamer

• framer
• kramer
• lamer
• tamer
• disclaimer

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