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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Fox revealed the news of the windfall while sharing a first look at the new gamer, hosted by Erin Andrews and Ken Jeong, which Variety can reveal exclusively. Michael Schneider, Variety, 14 July 2025 With enough power to satisfy entry-level and mid-tier gamers alike, plus a bright, colorful display and plenty of ports, there's a lot to like about the TUF. Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 12 July 2025 The other group of users who shouldn’t use an ergonomic keyboard are gamers. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 July 2025 The company rose to fame for its graphics processing units, which have become a favorite among PC gamers. Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 9 July 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 21 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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