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.
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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
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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
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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 
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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