gamer

noun

gam·​er ˈgā-mər How to pronounce gamer (audio)
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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These are just the sort of features competitive gamers demand. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 July is typically a quiet month for video game releases, but with the launch of the Switch 2 and developers around the world trying to make the most of the Summer, gamers have plenty to look forward to on Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025 Lita Global is a social platform where users can hire other gamers to play with them online. Bernice Ooi, CNBC, 26 June 2025 Given both had Ellie voiced by Ashley Johnson — whom gamers loved in the role — pointing fingers at Ramsey for any slippage seems off base (particularly as the show has seemingly maintained its audience better than the sequel game). James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for gamer

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of gamer was in 1977

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“Gamer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gamer. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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gamer

noun
gam·​er ˈgā-mər How to pronounce gamer (audio)
1
: a person who plays games and especially video games
2
: a person who is game
especially : an athlete who enjoys competition

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