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

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

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