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gamer


gam·er

noun \ˈgā-mər\

: a person who plays games and especially video or computer games

: a person who is game; especially : an athlete who tries very hard to win games, competitions, etc.

Full Definition of GAMER

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
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First Known Use of GAMER

circa 1630

Rhymes with GAMER

blamer, claimer, flamer, framer, maimer, namer, tamer

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