game changer

noun

variants or game-changer

ˈgām-ˌchān-jər 

: a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way

game-changing

ˈgām-ˌchān-jiŋ 

adjective

a game-changing discovery

Examples of game changer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This would be a game changer for the global climate agenda and set the right tone for the future. — Time, 9 Nov. 2026

Reflect Orbital remains adamant that reflecting sunlight could be a game changer for solar power generation, aiding during search and rescue missions, and responding to natural disasters. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 28 Oct. 2026

That has been such a game changer for me, even as a leader, and really empowering my team to think that way as well. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026

Leasor also said that this year’s weather could be a game changer for some farmers. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for game changer

• arranger
• endanger
• exchanger
• danger
• manger
• ranger
• stranger

Kids Definition

game changer

noun

: a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way