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

Price is a gamer, but perhaps positioned to be Smith’s next stepping stone. —Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025

Today, Levy and Epic help connect stars to gamers with unique in-game experiences, from livestreamed concerts to artist takeovers in Fortnite’s Guitar Hero-like game Fortnite Festival. —Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025

Nintendo released the Switch 2 on June 5, with hardcore gamers lining up for hours for the gaming console and Best Buy stores extending hours to meet demand. —Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 11 June 2025

Though designed for work, the Pro Click V2 does not altogether forgo Razer’s gamer DNA. —PC Magazine, 11 June 2025

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

Rhymes for gamer

• framer
• kramer
• lamer
• tamer
• disclaimer

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