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

Meanwhile, its low input lag would appeal to many gamers out there. —Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 5 June 2024

Released on Netflix in September 2020, the film revolves around a reclusive gamer, Joon-woo (Yoo Ah-in), who locks himself up inside his apartment after realizing that a deadly virus is raging outside. —EW.com, 2 June 2024

Likewise, enhance pointer precision is something that PC gamers typically disable. —Tom Warren, The Verge, 30 May 2024

Nvidia, co-founded by Huang in 1993, started as a provider of graphics cards for computer gamers. —Ian King, Fortune, 22 May 2024

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

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